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How Israel Is Putting Its Kamikaze Drones to Use in Syria
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 minutes ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Israel, * Israeli warplanes have launched hundreds of strikes on targets in Syria since the start of the civil war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Under the circumstances, it’s difficult to judge the Pantsir’s effectiveness given the extent of the force leveraged against it by experienced and well-equipped Israeli forces. In the coming months, Syria may eventually activate long-range S-300 surface-to-air missiles systems which may impose additional risks and costs on Israeli strikes. On January 21, Iranian, Syrian and Israeli forces unleashed a hail of ...
Which Country's Army Will Dominate the World in 2030?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 9 minutes ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Most ground combat forces of 2030 will very much resemble the most lethal forces of today, with perhaps a couple of important changes. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *States that have access to enthusiastic populations with high human capital, that can cull the most innovative technologies from robust, modern economies, and that can structure their civil-military relations with just-enough-but-not-too-much independence will tend to do very well. The focus of ground combat operations has shifted dramatically since the end of the Cold War. Rela...
The Navy Could Hear an Alfa-Class Submarine Coming, But Could It Outrun One?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 minutes ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Soviet Navy, World* [image: Soviet Navy] These submarines were incredibly fast and were meant to rush towards (or away) from their victims. *Key point: *Speed can be terrifiying when the enemy is coming at you. However, speed is also noisy and that meant American submarines could hear Alfa-class boats coming from a distance. The Project 705 *Lira*—better known abroad as the *Alfa*-class submarine by NATO—was basically a submarine race car, and looked the part with svelte tear-drop shaped hull, rakishly trimmed-down sail designed to minimize aquadynamic drag, ...
America Once Hoped the XF-85 Goblin Fighter Could Escort Nuclear Bombers
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 minutes ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Cold War History, Americas* [image: Cold War History] The XF-85 was meant to be slung inside the bomber and would be launched to protect the plane as it went into Soviet airspace. *Key point: *This small jet fighter was fast and meant to help fight the last doomsday battle in the event of nuclear war. In fact, it did not even have proper landing gear and would have to hopefully rejoin its bomber in order to maybe make it back home. Its manufacturer called it the “Goblin”—and by looks alone, the egg-shaped jet certainly deserved the name. The McDonnell XF-85 je...
German Chancellor Merkel Says She Criticises Putin To His Face, Not Behind His Back
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 50 minutes ago
© Sputnik / Mikhail Klimentyev *Sputnik:* *Merkel Says She Criticises Putin to His Face, Not Behind His Back After Biden's ‘Killer’ Jab* Joe Biden sparked a diplomatic scandal with Moscow last month after agreeing with a journalist’s characterisation of Vladimir Putin as a “killer” who would be made to “pay a price” for Russia’s alleged meddling in American elections. Putin brushed off the remarks, wishing Biden “good health” and suggesting he was projecting US sins onto Russia. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has indicated that she is not afraid of criticising her Russian cou...
Tonight's Movie Is 'Path To War' - 2002 LBJ & Robert McNamara Vietnam War TV-Movie
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*From YouTube: *An excellent dramatization of the decision-making behind President Lyndon Johnson's escalation of the Vietnam War in the mid 1960s. As LBJ (Michael Gambon) agonizes over sending more troops to Southeast Asia, he is given contradictory advice from Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara (Alec Baldwin) and Secretary of State Dean Rusk (John Aylward). The president also attempts to build his Great Society at home, while balancing the war's increasing drain on the nation's resources. Released on May 18, 2002 on HBO and directed by John Frankenheimer ("Andersonville").
Truinnerashuvaduprezure!
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
The American President is the only one wearing a mask in a closed #zoom call with world leaders. What should we call this?
If Washington DC is a State then the City of Chicago should be Four States Based on Both Population & Land Area; 19 US Cities are Bigger than DC
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
(A bill to make Washington DC a state has just passed the ostensible US House. Contact your Senators to oppose … Continue reading →
The most important post - a new Nutrition and Mental Health article and book
Unknown, The High-fat Hep C Diet - 1 hour ago
*The Better Brain: How nutrition will help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress* is a new book (not to be mistaken with the David Perlmutter book of similar name) by Bonnie Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge. I was invited to review this very important book - by the authors of multiple RCTs and cross-over studies, who are announcing new findings in nutrition and mental health scientific research in book form for the first time, for NZ mainstream media channel Newsroom, where I've managed to place a few nutrition articles in the past. Basically, the more hits this gets the more l...
Meeting Earth Day’s Promise Means Reducing Immigration
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
NASA, 12/24/1968, “Earth-rise Christmas Eve 1968” “After the first Earth Day, Americans, for a variety of reasons, made choices about family size … Continue reading →
Life Outside The Gulag Trudeaupia
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 2 hours ago
My friends in the US are back at the dog shows — and have been for months in a number of states. Just a glimpse of a world CTV doesn’t show you.
“I am inevitable” – Earth Day means the whole earth, growing energy consumption and all
Terry Etam, Small Dead Animals - 2 hours ago
On Earth Day, how about if we listen to the most populous parts of the Earth. Voices from India and Africa the media won’t touch: “Blanket bans on fossil-fuel funds will entrench poverty”. Or “why should we be starved of the same energy sources you have enjoyed for two centuries—and still do?…You are asking poor… Continue reading →
The Society of Catholic Scientists To Hold ‘Extraterrestrials, AI, and Minds Beyond the Human’ Non-human Intelligence Conference In Washington
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
The Society of Catholic Scientists To Hold ‘Extraterrestrials, AI, and Minds Beyond the Human’ Non-human Intelligence Conference In Washington by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The conference is titled “Extraterrestrials, AI, and Minds Beyond the Human” and will take place at the Hilton Hotel from June 4-6. The event will also be live-streamed. Conference discussions will provide scientific …
Dr. Michael Yeadon on Vaccine Passports: We Will Be Standing at The “Gates of Hell” if Implemented, And They Will Push Us In
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Dr. Michael Yeadon on Vaccine Passports: We Will Be Standing at The “Gates of Hell” if Implemented, And They Will Push Us In by Brian Shilhavy, https://healthimpactnews.com/ We are providing another short video clip of the interview with Dr. Michael Yeadon in the Perspectives on the Pandemic published on their YouTube channel. – In this video clip, Dr. …
Notices of Liability for COVID-19 Vaccine Harms and Deaths Served on All Members of the European Parliament
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 3 hours ago
"Doctors for COVID Ethics" issued a press release today stating that they had issued "Notices of Liability" for vaccine harms and deaths were served on all Members of the European Parliament ahead of the April 28 vote on EU vaccine passports. The post Notices of Liability for COVID-19 Vaccine Harms and Deaths Served on All Members of the European Parliament first appeared on Health Impact News.
George Gammon, Rebel Capitalist (Part 1) | Wall Street Silver
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Putin: If Someone Crosses Russian Red Line, Our Response’ll Be ASYMMETRICAL, SWIFT & TOUGH
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Russia Insight Russian President Vladimir Putin: I hope that no one will think about crossing the “red line” with regard to Russia. We ourselves will determine in each specific case where it will be drawn. end
Retail Crowd to “Pull a Buffett” Silver Squeeze? | David Morgan
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Liberty and Finance David Morgan, known as “The Silver Guru” and founder of TheMorganReport.com, returns to Liberty and Finance to weigh in on the coming retail crowd-sourced #SilverSqueeze, and how the organic coalition of Reddit / WallStreetSilver / and other grass-roots retail investors are starting their next siege on the bastions of concentrated power that …
How The Digital Yuan Changes Everything | Andy Schectman
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Miles Franklin Andy Schectman says the Chinese Digital Currency “is no small news” and could dethrone the U.S. Dollar. Are precious metal markets manipulated? We’ve compiled a playlist to give you all perspectives on the highly debated topic: https://is.gd/0C8uD5 – 0:00 Intro 0:46 Gold/silver rally 4:46 Downside potential 9:08 Record demand 13:56 Digital Yuan end
Lee Smith Nails It Again, The US Postal Service Surveillance Scandal is Targeting Trump Supporters Not All Americans
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Journalist Lee Smith hits the sweet spot in his discussion of the U.S. Postal Service conducting surveillance on Americans. As Smith notes the targeting is not to identify the political ideology of “all Americans”, rather the objective is surveillance of people who likely did not vote for Joe Biden. . Again it is important to […] The post Lee Smith Nails It Again, The US Postal Service Surveillance Scandal is Targeting Trump Supporters Not All Americans appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Rugged: The Air Force Tested Its XF-90 Jet Against a Nuclear Explosion
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Cold War History, Americas* [image: Cold War History] During the early days of the Cold War, it was assumed that nuclear weapons might well be used in the next war. *Key point: *If you assume nuclear weapons will be used, you would want to be sure your planes and tanks can survive to keep fighting. Here is how the XF-90 was nuked to find out. In 1945, the U.S. Army Air Force issued a requirement for a “penetrating escort” jet that could accompany comparatively ponderous B-29 and B-50 strategic bombers all the way to targets over the Soviet Union. It wanted th...
Chinese Firm Claims New Stealth Drone Rivals The US B-21 Raider
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Chinese company Zhongtian Feilong today unveiled first prototype of the Feilong-2 stealth drone. pic.twitter.com/65lg1DNe7y — The A&O Board PSF (@AOBPSF) April 20, 2021 *SCMP: **Chinese firm claims new stealth drone may rival US Air Force’s B-21 Raider* * Zhongtian Feilong has made a prototype it says could be used for precision strikes and as part of a swarm for surveillance * Developer says it is close to the American aircraft on speed, attack range, payload and stealth but cheaper to make and could last longer A Chinese drone maker says it has manufactured a prototype unman...
Facebook deletes 120,000-member group where people posted stories of alleged adverse vaccine reactions
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Reclaim the Net – by Tom Parker Facebook has removed a popular, rapidly growing group where members would post stories about alleged negative COVID-19 vaccine... The post Facebook deletes 120,000-member group where people posted stories of alleged adverse vaccine reactions appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Biden Ends Beef? 90% Reduction in Red Meat by 2030 for Climate Plan
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Ice Age Farmer April 22, 2021 Biden’s new climate plan targets for 2030 include reducing red meat consumption by 90%, and all animal source foods... The post Biden Ends Beef? 90% Reduction in Red Meat by 2030 for Climate Plan appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Constitution Hall Pass: The Fourteenth Amendment
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
National Constitution Center Sep 18, 2018 The post Constitution Hall Pass: The Fourteenth Amendment appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Musical Interlude: Jean Michel Jarre, "Oxygene" (Full Album Playlist)
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
*Jean Michel Jarre, "Oxygene" (Full Album Playlist)* Trance music. *Please listen here so auto advance works properly:* *- https://www.youtube.com/*
Oregon Bill to BAN Livestock – Stunning War on Farming/Ranching
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Ice Age Farmer April 23, 2021 Oregon Bill IP13 would criminalize raising food animals in the state, and reclassify animal husbandry practices as “sexual assault.”... The post Oregon Bill to BAN Livestock – Stunning War on Farming/Ranching appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Notices of Liability for COVID-19 Vaccine Harms and Deaths Served on All Members of the European Parliament
Brian-Admin, Medical Kidnap - 2 hours ago
"Doctors for COVID Ethics" issued a press release today stating that they had issued "Notices of Liability" for vaccine harms and deaths were served on all Members of the European Parliament ahead of the April 28 vote on EU vaccine passports. The post Notices of Liability for COVID-19 Vaccine Harms and Deaths Served on All Members of the European Parliament first appeared on Medical Kidnap.
"A Look to the Heavens, With Chet Raymo"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*“Like Rubies Ringed With Gold”* by Chet Raymo “Here’s a Hubble Space Telescope composite photograph of two colliding galaxies in the constellation Corvus. Each of the three books of Dante’s “Divine Comedy” ends with the same words: “the stars.” The Inferno concludes with distant stars glimpsed through the narrow exit of hell. “We emerged,” says the poet, “and saw the stars.” The poet’s journey through Purgatory ends on Earth’s highest mountain, with the heavens seemingly not so far away. He is “ready to ascend to the stars.” Finally, Dante looks down upon the stars from above, from...
Russian Troops Depart Crimea for Home Bases After Exercises
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT A number of Russian military units which were deployed near the tense Ukrainian frontier over recent weeks have now started to return to their regular deployments elsewhere in the country, Moscow’s army chiefs revealed on Friday. MORE: https://on.rt.com/b6pc end
CrossTalk | Russia’s Red lines
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT In his annual address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded his citizens and the world in fact, Russia has red lines when it comes to foreign policy interests. And those red lines need to be taken seriously. And there lays the problem – the west refuses to acknowledge Russia has its own …
Ken Lewis: CEO of APMEX Talks Counterparty Risk
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Ken Lewis to the program. Ken is CEO of APMEX and OneGold. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – Ken explains the origins of OneGold and what motivated them to build the platform. They wanted to take on ETF’s by allowing investors …
European Commission Introduces EU-Wide COVID Passports
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 3 hours ago
It’s very clear by now that the critical tools for implementing a global technocracy have been there for decades already, and now they are capitalizing on their initial success of the preplanned bioweapon emergency codenamed COVID19 for its full implementation. One proof is the document below showing extensive implementing guidelines and scope in the issuance … Continue reading European Commission Introduces EU-Wide COVID Passports →
Ep.36 Live from the Vault: Silver Stackers Unite. China Takes Swing at LBMA.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Kinesis Money In this episode, Andrew Maguire explains the market forces behind the recent gold and silver rally and sheds light on the extremely bullish open interest structure of the latest COT report. The precious metals expert explores the significance of China’s move to open up gold imports and the huge implications for the LBMA …
Mannarino: A Massive Currency Crisis Is Coming, By Design. BE READY!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Wall Street Banks Prepare For Biggest Financial Reset Since 1971 Gold Standard Removal
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Michael Invests & tries to make Money Wall street banks are preparing for the digital dollar to be the disruption force & biggest financial reset since the 1971 gold standard removal. end
SILVER Shortage To EXPLODE Like Never BEFORE! I Andy Schectman
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
InvestMind Global silver market supply deficit send silver prices surging while the COMEX has drastically increased the number of approved bars and refiners to keep up with demand. In todays video Andy Schectman talks about silver price soar and thanks to the silver squeeze Reddit unfolding the bullion banks that manipulate silver. #silver #bullionbank#andyschectman …
Chet Raymo, “When The Morning Stars Sing Together”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*“When The Morning Stars Sing Together”* by Chet Raymo “A Chinese proverb: A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Which might be an acceptable epigraph for this blog. I can’t imagine anyone coming here looking for answers. Certainly, providing answers is the last thing on my mind. I would like to think you come for song. We are, I think, by and large, a community who distrusts answers, at least answers that are vehemently held. We are made uncomfortable by stridency. By dogma. By the desire to proselytize. We wear our truths lightly, gaily, ...
"One Chance..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
“You get that one chance; and damn it, you’ve got to take it! If there’s one lesson I know I will take with me for eternity, its that there are those things that might happen only once, those chances that come walking down the street, strolling out of a café; if you don’t let go and take them, they really could get away! We can get so washed out with a mindset of entitlement – the universe will do everything for us to ensure our happiness – that we forget why we came here! We came here to grab, to take, to give, to have! Not to wait! Nobody came here to wait! So, what makes anyone ...
US Regulators Lift Pause of J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Use of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen can be resumed in the United States following a pause to investigate a possible connection between the shot and blood clots, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
Everton Stays in the Chase for Europe with Win over Arsenal
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
A spectacular mistake by Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno proved to be all Everton needed to beat the Gunners 1-0 on Friday and move to within striking distance of the Premier League’s European slots.
Greenback Soars 30% on Venezuela’s Black Market in April
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
After showing relative stability throughout March as a result of the payment of income tax, the dollar sold on the black market in Venezuela continued its uptrend in the week that started on April 19 and ended on April 23 by soaring 30% to Bs.2.8 million per dollar from Bs.2.1 million per dollar on April 1, heading towards Bs.3 million at a fast pace.
Mexico’s ‘Lady Tacos’ Wades into Politics
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
“Lady Tacos de Canasta,” made famous by her appearance in a Netflix documentary, is running for a seat in the Mexico City assembly to provide representation for the two oppressed communities she embodies: LGBT people and street vendors.
Nadal Eases into Barcelona Open Semifinals
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Spain’s Rafael Nadal struggled at times once again on Friday at the Barcelona Open, but he still rolled to a relatively comfortable 6-1, 6-4 victory over Cameron Norrie to reach his first semifinal of the 2021 season.
Japan-Born Artist’s Flowers, Polka Dots Bring Color to COVID-19 Stricken NYC
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
The flowers and polka dots that characterize the work of 92-year-old Japanese-born artist Yayoi Kusama have brought color and joy to public spaces in different parts of the world and now are doing the same in New York City, one of the hardest-hit metropolises during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trauma of Islamic Terrorism Returns to France with Policewoman’s Murder
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
The fatal stabbing on Friday of a policewoman by a suspected Muslim extremist from Tunisia revived France’s trauma over Islamic terrorism amid official focus on taming the COVID-19 pandemic.
New NASA-SpaceX Crewed Mission Lifts Off for ISS
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched on Friday their second operational crewed mission to the International Space Station.
Empty Stomachs and Solitude: Ramadan for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
The clock strikes 19:14 at a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, but there’s no sign that it is time to break the fast of the holy month of Ramadan. Without much food or the presence of their loved ones, this special time is even harder than the rest of the year.
Nepal Issues Record Number of Everest Permits amid New Virus Outbreak
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Nepal has reopened Mount Everest with a record number of climbers aspiring to reach the highest peace this year amid a renewed virus outbreak in the region.
Jailed Putin Critic Navalny to End Hunger Strike after 24 Days
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny announced on Friday that he is ending a hunger strike to demand better medical treatment after 24 days.
Russia to Expel Polish Officials amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Russia will expel five Polish diplomats from the country, the foreign ministry said on Friday, in response to a similar measure taken last week by Warsaw against three Russian officials who were declared persona non grata.
Tokyo Under Health Emergency with Three Months to Go for Olympics
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Tokyo is marking the countdown to the Olympic Games under a fresh health emergency due to a surge in COVID cases, even as major questions remain, such as whether spectators would be allowed in the stands and how to regain the support of Japanese citizens for the event.
Soccer in the US, the Other League of Superstars
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Hollywood actors like Will Ferrell and Matthew McConaughey, current and former NBA stars like James Harden, Kevin Durant and Magic Johnson, and music idols like Macklemore all have something in common: they are shareholders of teams in the US professional soccer league, Major League Soccer (MLS).
Pakistan Government Seeks Army Help to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ruled out on Friday a nationwide lockdown for the time being but sought the army’s help in enforcing anti-coronavirus rules, including the use of face masks and implementing social distancing measures.
Dangerous ‘Monkey Bridge,’ the Only Lifeline for Remote Liberian Village
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
For residents of the remote Liberian village of Woloh, an old, narrow, rickety wooden bridge made from mere sticks and ropes provides the only link to other towns in Grand Bassa County.
Pro-Independence Hong Kong Protester Jailed for 12 Years
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
A Hong Kong court sent on Friday a pro-independence group member to 12 years in prison for possessing explosives, the heaviest sentence handed down in connection with the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
Croatia Opens First ‘Selfie-Room’ in Zagreb
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Zagreb has opened its first “selfie room” to the public, providing a new generation of smartphone photographers with a range of different scenarios and backdrops to snap self-portraits and upload them for their social media followers.
Three-Day Coronavirus Lockdown in Australia’s Perth
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Authorities ordered a three-day lockdown in the western city of Perth in Australia after a coronavirus outbreak linked to a quarantine center for international travelers.
At Least 4 Killed in Chemical Warehouse Fire in Bangladesh
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
At least four people were killed and 21 others injured on Friday after a fire at a warehouse for chemical products in Dhaka’s old city, the same area where around 70 people were killed in a similar accident in 2019.
Washington's domination of Australia
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 1 hour ago
Western media portrays Australia as a beautiful nation with independent people and a close ally of the United States. But the American Empire has no allies, only vassal states. Australia became a colony of the American empire in 1975 after an Anglo-American directed coup. Most Australians hardly noticed since Australia had been a British colony since its inception and dispatches military forces when ordered to fight imperial wars. These days Washington has sent Australia after China.
At Least 13 COVID-19 Patients Die in India Hospital Fire
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
At least 13 COVID-19 patients were killed after a hospital in a Mumbai suburb caught fire on Friday, the latest in a series of accidents at India’s crowded health facilities amid a dangerous surge in coronavirus cases that has overwhelmed its weak healthcare system.
India Posts Record 330,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,300 Deaths
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
India reported on Friday nearly 330,000 COVID-19 infections, recording the world’s highest daily tally for the second day in a row as its fragile healthcare system collapses under the viral catastrophe.
Indonesia Steps Up Missing Submarine Search as Time Runs Out
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Indonesia reinforced a search and rescue operation on Friday for a missing submarine with 53 crew members aboard which has less than 24 hours worth of oxygen remaining.
Japan Records First ‘Double Mutant’ Coronavirus Variant Cases
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Japan detected for the first time five infections of the new “double mutant” variant of the coronavirus initially identified in India, local media reported on Friday.
New Zealand Extremist Attack Author Withdraws Judicial Review Request
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Australian Brenton Tarrant, author of an extremist attack in New Zealand in 2019 in which 51 Muslims died, withdrew his request for a review of his prison conditions and status as an extremist, local media reported on Friday.
Japan Consumer Prices Fell for 8th Consecutive Month in March
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
The consumer price index fell 0.1 percent in Japan in March compared to the same month in 2020, the government reported on Friday.
‘No Peaceful Protests Anymore’: Myanmar Youth Bear Arms to Fight Junta
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Dozens of Myanmar youth who saw no results following peaceful protests against the military junta have in recent months joined military training with ethnic rebel groups that have been fighting the state for decades.
Strong Clashes Erupt between Palestinians, Israeli Police in Jerusalem
Latin American Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
The emblematic Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City saw strong clashes on Thursday between Palestinians and the Israeli police, after a week of tension since the beginning of Ramadan.
Tank Battle: Would Russia’s Armata Smash Up America’s Abrams?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Armata, Abrams, Europe* Lethality wise, it’s hard to determine a clear winner due to both systems using new rounds and armor with unknown capabilities. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The M1A2 SEP v3 is likely to spot and shoot the Armata first, although the Afghanit APS might negate this first shot advantage and provide the Armata crew a vector in which they could return fire. In the end, both the M1A2 SEP v3 and the T-14 Armata will likely see changes to their technical characteristics, capabilities, and systems before they enter service, as they are both sti...
How Russia Could Kill the Internet (And Start World War III)
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russian Submarines, Eurasia* The first undersea cables established telegraph communications between the UK and France in 1850, followed by a trans-Atlantic cable in 1858. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Generally speaking, fear of a massive cable attack is probably over-hyped at least for a country with as may redundant cables as the United States pitted against a limited number of Russian special operations submarines. Furthermore, spying and attacks on cables have abundant historical precedents. In 2018 reports have multiplied in the United States and Eu...
Has the Age of the Main Battle Tank Already Come and Gone?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Middle East* MBTs take a lot of resources to deploy, operate, and procure due to their heavy armor and weight. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While wheeled MBT supplements have seen success, some nations have pitched the idea of lighter vehicles with full power tank guns as MBT replacements. Poland notably has been considering these ideas, as they grapple with their aging fleet of T-72M1s and PT-91s. One of these vehicles is the “Anders” light vehicle, which mounts an autoloaded RUAG CTG 120-millimeter gun. While the Main Battle Tank has dominated grou...
SATURDAY CARTOONS: OLD AND NEW: APRIL 24, 2021
Noor al Haqiqa, SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 2 hours ago
Lest ye forget this ancient classic. Check the date of this golden oldie. My problem last week was that I had FINALLY run out of space for the contents of the blog. There were decisions made: I went back and removed over a hundred older cartoon pages. It was a painful process but I found myself missing the wit of those earlier cartoons. Of course, as with the one above, it was ahead of the times considering the current immigration situation. Expect to see some of these old classics simply because they are a pleasure to share. I enjoyed the audacious work of Mr. Fis...
Court Case Against Priest Evokes Bitter Memories for Turkey's Assyrians
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
A Turkish court verdict that sentenced an Assyrian monk to a prison on "terrorism charges" has set off an outcry among the Assyrian communities and civic groups across the world, yet Turkey's Assyrian community remains mostly silent.
U.S. Air Force Grounds Its Entire B1 Fleet
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
A B1-B bomber is seen at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas on April 19 * Daily Mail:* *US grounds ENTIRE fleet of B1-B bombers after a 'massive hole' is found in the fuel system and swing-wing jets will only return to service when each one is deemed safe* * The B1 is one of three U.S. Air Force bombers, alongside B-2s and B-52s * Of 140 bombers in the USAF, 45 of them are B1-Bs, according to Flight Global * On April 8 a large hole was seen in filter housing, forcing grounding of the fleet * The B1s, first flying under Ronald Reagan, are due to be phased out by 2030 * The s...
China’s Snipers Could Be the Threat You Never See Coming
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *China, Snipers, Asia* In the 1980s, the People’s Republic of China and the Soviet Union used the same “sniper” rifles, although these rifles would be more accurately described as designated marksman rifles in the west. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While Russia still continues to use the SVD as the primary “sniper” rifle, China developed a replacement in the QBU-88 in the 1990s. Development started around the early 1990s, with the rifle completing trials in 1996 and first reaching service with the PLA’s Hong Kong garrison in 1997. While the U.S. Army is conc...
It’s Not Just the F-35, Israel’s F-4 Super Phantom Was Like No Other
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *F-4 Phantom, Israel, Middle East* By all accounts, the up-engined Phantom's performance was extraordinary. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is also rumored that the Phantom’s original manufacturer, McDonnell-Douglas, may have intervened to prevent IAI Super Phantoms from interfering with foreign sales of its new F FA-18C/D Hornet. Combining the upgraded engines and modernized avionics, the Super Phantom would have equaled or exceeded the $29 million FA-18C Hornet on several performance parameters. In 2018 reports emerged that the Pentagon would seek to p...
$1,400 Stimulus Check Update: How to Make Sure You Get Your Money
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payment, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] Some people have reportedly received a confirmation letter—shown as Notice 1444 or Notice 1444-B—from the IRS stating that their payment was issued even though they have yet to receive it. For most Americans who are eligible to receive the latest round of coronavirus stimulus checks, they likely already have those funds in their bank accounts. But know that there have been concerning reports that are indicating that some U.S. payers still haven’t seen the checks that are rightfully theirs. For those individuals...
Chad Rebels Prepare Offensive As Former President Is Buried
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*The Guardian: **Chad rebels prepare offensive as president Idriss Déby is buried* *Front for Change and Concord heads towards capital, N’Djamena, where memorial took place.* Rebels were preparing a new offensive towards the capital of Chad on Friday as dignitaries and supporters paid their final respects to Idriss Déby, the veteran ruler of the central African state, who died earlier this week from wounds sustained “on the battlefield”. The Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) said its forces were about 190 miles (300km) north of N’Djamena, the capital, but would o...
Oceans SST Update April 2021
HiFast, Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: My preferred SST dataset is HadSST3, for reasons noted at the end. However, no new data has been provided for either February or March, so I have been looking at alternatives. HadSST4 shows February, but nothing since. So this post will feature ERSST5, with some comparisons with HadSST3 and notes…
ECOSOC chief calls for financial support for small island developing states
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
Small island developing states (SIDS) must receive financial and international support if they are to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Munir Akram, said on Friday. Read the full story, “ECOSOC chief calls for financial support for small island developing states”, on globalissues.org →
Was Dakota Territory Split Into 2 States To Get More Republican Senators?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
It depends on who you ask.
Did an Ad Reveal ‘The Car Meghan Markle Drives’?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
It might not surprise our readers that the answer is "no."
Sell In May and Go Away?
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 4 hours ago
Yun Li and Thomas Franck of CNBC report the S&P 500 rebounds more than 1%, ends the volatile week flat: U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday as Wall Street reassessed concerns arising from news that the White House could seek a hike to the capital gains tax. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 227.59 points, or 0.7%, to 34,043.49 amid a jump in Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan shares. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 4,180.17 led by financials and materials, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.4% to 14,016.81. *The S&P 500 closed the turbulent week with just a 0.1% loss, while the Do...
Covid-19 ravaging India with daily high infections and deaths
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 4 hours ago
Covid-19 ravaging India with daily high infections and deaths Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times India is witnessing a new surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) infections and deaths. The pattern of crisis varies depending on which part of the country. However, in places hit hardest, hospitals are under enormous pressure and oxygen supplies are […] The post Covid-19 ravaging India with daily high infections and deaths first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
Kamala Harris – Climate Change ‘Root Cause’ of Migration Crisis
Robert, Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday argued that climate change is a root cause of migration from Central American countries. “We are looking at extensive storm damage because of extreme climate, we’re looking at drought,” Harris said. Harris met with foundation leaders on the ongoing migrant crisis as people from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala ... Read more The post Kamala Harris – Climate Change ‘Root Cause’ of Migration Crisis appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Lookout: The F-22 Raptor Could Be Getting Laser Weapons
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *F-22 Raptor, Lasers, United States* Why use a laser instead of a bullet, shell, or missile? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Air Force is currently focusing on a 150-kilowatt system called the High Energy Liquid Laser Air Defense System, which combines liquid cooling with solid-state laser technology. HELLADS could be employed on a turret mount by a variety of platforms, including fighter jets, Reaper drones and even aerial-refueling tankers. On June 26 an Apache helicopter successfully tested a high-energy laser pod on targets at the White Sands testin...
Russia's MiG-25 Foxbat: The World-Beater That Wasn't
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Russia, Eurasia* Deficiencies in design, manufacturing problems, and the disappearance of key aspects of its mission meant that it could not seriously compete on quality with the best fighters of the age, or on costs with models such as the MiG-21. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Designed to shoot down a bomber that never existed, the bugbear of the MiG-25 helped spur development of one of the finest fighters to ever fly. It would provide a template for the MiG-31, which remains in service today with the Russian Air Force, and which will continue to fly for ...
Hybrid Army: How Poland Fused Russian and NATO Tanks
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *, Europe* These tanks served as a valuable resource for Poland as modernization of the tank into the PT-91 “Twardy.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Such a tank would likely be cheaper and more cost-effective than the PT-16 or PT-17, while still providing Poland with a tank that is more than capable of fighting anything that isn’t an enemy tank itself. In a way it can be seen as comparable to the similar “budget” T-72B3 upgrade Russia has applied to its tank fleet, albeit less effective as Poland does not have an equivalent heavy ERA package to the Russian Kon...
The Real Reason for China’s Rising Military Threat
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* Serious PLA modernization efforts began in 1991 when the trouncing of Iraq’s huge mechanized army in the Gulf War caused Beijing to realize its dated, World War II-style military was similarly vulnerable. Here’s What You Need to Remember: On January 12, 2019, the Defense Intelligence Agency released an annual report highlighting the radical reorganization of China’s People’s Liberation Army to become faster-responding, more flexible and more lethal than ever before. The PLA was formed in 1927 as a Communist revolutionary force to oppose the Nat...
The MK 19 Grenade Launcher Is A Special Ops Ace in the Hole
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Grenade Launcher, * Meet the killer special operations weapon you probably never heard about. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* By far the biggest benefit the Mk 47 offers over the Mk 19 is its significantly lower weight. Incredibly, the large grenade launcher weighs just under forty pounds, or about eighteen kilos, making the weapon system much easier for grunts to hump around. The Mk 19 grenade launcher has been a mainstay of American operations since its introduction in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War. The weapon is still prized for its ability to fire...
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
President Biden Tells Turkish President Erdoğan That He's Planning To Recognize Armenian Genocide
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*CNN: **President Biden told Turkish President Erdoğan he's planning to recognize Armenian genocide* (CNN)President Joe Biden told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday he plans to recognize the 1915 massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as a genocide, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Readouts from the White House and Turkish presidency did not mention the issue. The call was described by the person familiar as "tense." Bloomberg was first to report that Biden told Erdoğan of his intentions. CNN previously reported Biden was prepar...
"The People Have Lost Faith In The State, And The State Has Lost Faith In Its People"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*"The People Have Lost Faith In The State, * *And The State Has Lost Faith In Its People"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Democracy is fundamentally about advocacy: the people are free to advocate for their interests and form groups to represent their shared interests. In the broadest scope, the people are free to advocate for what they hold as the common good, policies and programs that benefit the entire populace rather than one special-interest group. Since the state (all levels of government) concentrates wealth and power via taxation and a monopoly on force, groups advocate/lobby the s...
Federal probe into Florida congressman said to include his marijuana ties
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Federal investigators reportedly are looking into whether embattled Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida took gifts in exchange for politically influencing medical marijuana policy. CNN reported Friday that U.S. Justice Department investigators are examining whether a trip to the Bahamas in 2018 with several young women was part of a pay-to-play arrangement in the marijuana […] Federal probe into Florida congressman said to include his marijuana ties is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Drop in Vaccine Demand Has Some Places Turning Down Doses + More
Julia Ferguson, Children's Health Defense - 5 hours ago
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post U.S. Drop in Vaccine Demand Has Some Places Turning Down Doses + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
What Police Impunity Looks Like
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 5 hours ago
We already know the case of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd is an anomaly. Officers who kill civilians are rarely prosecuted, let alone convicted — many aren’t even disciplined by their departments. To understand how police impunity works, it’s worth looking at another case, that of Kawaski Trawick. Two years ago, Trawick was alone in his apartment in the Bronx when two New York City Police Department officers arrived in response to 911 calls about Trawick walking through the building with a serrated bread knife and a stick. Trawick, who had...
The Incredible & Still Not Fully Understood Way Trees Communicate
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 5 hours ago
* Closer to my heart 💓 The real world. No where near fully understood. Though the deranged humans that we allow to lead us believe they have it ALL figured out. * *Fools they are. And fools are those that follow the path created to lead further away from that which is real.* *The Secret Language of Trees * *Link* *While researching her doctoral thesis, Suzanne Simard, now a professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, made an astounding discovery – trees in forests seem to possess complex information superhighways in their root systems that allow the...
MASS MURDER: 3,486 DEATHS in the U.S. Following COVID Injections in 4 Months: More Vaccine Deaths Recorded Than the Past 15 Years COMBINED
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 6 hours ago
The CDC announced this week that deaths reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a U.S. Government funded database that tracks injuries and deaths caused by vaccines, following experimental COVID injections, have now recorded 3,486 deaths since December of 2020, when the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID shots were given emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA. To get a perspective on the magnitude of deaths following COVID shots that are being reported to the CDC, there were only 3,445 deaths reported to the CDC following all vaccines from 1/1/2005 through...
US appeals court denies cannabis firm Harborside’s bid to end 280E
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 6 hours ago
(This story has been updated to note the role of Congress and the Biden administration in eliminating Section 280E.) A U.S. appeals court has rejected California-based Harborside’s bid to stamp out Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, dealing a major blow to the marijuana industry’s hopes of eliminating a federal tax provision that has […] US appeals court denies cannabis firm Harborside’s bid to end 280E is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dodgers Have Chance for Baseball Greatness
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers could become the most exceptional team in baseball history.
Considering the Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Education: What Really Matters
cmaadmin, Diverse - 5 hours ago
The COVID-19 pandemic shed a harsh light on the systemic inequities in schools and communities. If we believe schools are the epicenter to dismantle racism and inequities, then we must examine our role as teacher educators to address these issues of inequality. How can we use this inflection point to positively and substantively change educator preparation?
CDC Panel Votes to Resume Use of J&J COVID Vaccine Without Restrictions
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 5 hours ago
A CDC independent advisory panel Friday voted 10 - 4 to recommend the continued use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after the single-dose shot was paused over blood clotting concerns. The post CDC Panel Votes to Resume Use of J&J COVID Vaccine Without Restrictions appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Coast-to-Coast AM: The Latest Navy Videos
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 5 hours ago
Last week I discussed the latest Navy video showing pyramid-shaped objects near a number of US military vessels. This week, I received information from a listener who noted that the objects on that video looked like those produced in by a civilian. He provided a link to a YouTube video in which someone had attached a cell phone camera to a night vision device and hit record. The video shows an object that resembles that found on the Navy videos also captured using night vision devices. Here’s the link to that video: https://youtu.be/g256IPFoqMg Talking with John Greenewald, he...
This is that bondage which results from utter perversion of the Mother-flame.
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 5 hours ago
1) Blinded by preoccupation with self in any form, talent goes unused for God’s glory while people ride the human merry-go-round, and opportunity for true God Self-realization is denied its rightful place. Wrapped in a napkin of selfish exclusiveness, those yielding to impulses of self-love frequently deny themselves true freedom and justice. Determining to have their own way apart from God’s, they carve out a life of idolatry and pleasure, oblivious of planetary needs or the fields white to the harvest of countless millions awaiting our message, praying for the chance to learn...
Russian Troops Depart Crimea For Home Bases After Exercises
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*RT:* *Russian troops depart Crimea for home bases after exercises, potentially signaling end to border standoff with Ukraine (VIDEO) * A number of Russian military units which were deployed near the tense Ukrainian frontier over recent weeks have now started to return to their regular deployments elsewhere in the country, Moscow’s army chiefs revealed on Friday. Footage released by the Ministry of Defense showed tanks being loaded onto amphibious landing ships after taking part in exercises on the Crimean coast. Other shots featured soldiers loading armored vehicles for tr...
Tamed Estate: Nine’s ‘Exclusive Survey’ by Liberal lobby associates as credible as Angus Taylor’s ‘clean coal’
Elizabeth Minter, Michael West - 5 hours ago
[image: Tamed Estate] And all guns saluted the PM's climate announcements. But while other countries are targeting green hydrogen production, Energy Minister Angus Taylor spruiks clean hydrogen, which keeps fossil fuels in the game. And the Oz found room for an Op-ed claiming that Australia's and America's policies are "not far apart". Michael Tanner reports.
CDC Investigating 3 Deaths After J&J Vaccine, New VAERS Data Include 584 More Reports of Deaths After COVID Vaccines
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 5 hours ago
VAERS data released today showed 86,080 reports of adverse events following COVID vaccines, including 3,186 deaths and 10,152 serious injuries between Dec. 14, 2020 and April 16, 2021. The post CDC Investigating 3 Deaths After J&J Vaccine, New VAERS Data Include 584 More Reports of Deaths After COVID Vaccines appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Was Biden the Only Mask Wearer at Virtual Climate Summit?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The goings-on of a multi-day summit cannot be gleaned from a single still picture.
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