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Sunday, April 4, 2021

4 April - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Netflix’s ‘Seaspiracy’: Viewers React To Commercial Fishing Industry Exposé
WTStaff, Waking Times - 16 hours ago
*Tiffany Duong* - The film reveals the fraud, corruption and greed currently destroying the oceans.
"In The End..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago
"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do." - John Ruskin
Sunday morning music
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
It's Easter Sunday in most of the Western world, so I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite memories from my days as an active pastor. The "Exsultet" is an ancient chant of rejoicing and praise for the resurrection of Christ. "The regularity of the metrical cursus of the Exsultet would lead us to place the date of its composition perhaps as early as the fifth century, and not later than the seventh. The earliest manuscript in which it appears are those of the three Gallican Sacramentaries: -- the *Bobbio Missal* (seventh century), the *Missale Gothicum* and the *Missal...
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, April 4, 2021
Beatriz Miranda, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
LIVESTREAM: Simone e Simaria (online) – One of the most famous feminejo duos in Brazil, Simone & Simaria will be livestreaming this Sunday. Inviting several sertanejo artists to participate in the show, the sisters will go live at 5 PM on Youtube. Simone & Simaria – live on Simone & Simaria's Youtube channel. Check The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, April 4, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
ICYMI: Easter Edition (4/4)
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 14 hours ago
This is a hard day for the folks at my house. Easter is a big deal, with music and family breakfast and a bunch of things that we will not have yet again this year. But at least this year there's a possible light at the maybe end of a probably tunnel. At any rate, if you need to while away some time today, here's some reading from the week. *How a couple worked charter school regulations to make millions.* Yes, here's another one of these stories. It's almost as if the charter industry is so unregulated and unaccountable that it invites folks to exploit it. This time it's Californ...
Mercosur: Argentine minister accuses Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay of pure ideological dogmatism
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Matías Kulfas, Argentina's Minister of Productive Development, admits that Mercosur is going through "a tense moment". Partners such as Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil want more flexibility and lower external tariffs, and the last meeting of the organization a few days ago concluded with tensions. "It is not true that Argentina […] The post Mercosur: Argentine minister accuses Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay of pure ideological dogmatism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sunday song
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
Tankie, Conspiracy Theorist, And Other Pejorative Tools Of Narrative Control
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
Bloomberg pundit Noah Smith had a very revealing interaction on Twitter the other day that I’ve been meaning to write about ever since. It began with Smith sharing a screenshot of an article by journalist Yasha Levine which condemns US imperialist escalations against China and […]
NO GLOBAL WARMING : Global Temperature Now 0.01 Degrees Below Average
Jamie Spry, Climatism - 15 hours ago
SOME might argue that the latest global temperature, as measured by x15 NASA/NOAA AMSU (advanced microwave sounding unit) satellites, measuring literally every square inch of the lower troposphere (the exact place where ‘man-made global warming’ is supposed to occur) might be an anomaly caused by the de-industrialisation experiment carried out during draconian COVID-19 lockdowns. Not […]
The Dangerous Alignment of Forces on the World Chessboard
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
The center of gravity of the world economy and power has shifted back from the North Atlantic to Asia, the brief, supposedly unipolar moment of absolute and incontestable hegemony is over, and clear signs of this are represented by the re-emergence of Russia as a major player on the world stage, and the blossoming of China as the great superpower of the 21st century; in addition to the emergence of regional powers and political processes that are betting on sovereignty and self-determination without submitting to the vassalage or absolute domination of U.S. power, its allies, and th...
Untitled
jonjayray, EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
* Leftist Segregation Trends Are Racist* Racism is bad but segregation is good? Growing up, I learned that someone was being “racist” when they treated certain people differently based on the color of their skin or ethnicity — and especially when excluding them from participation in the activities enjoyed by the majority race. Shockingly, the segregated graduation events taking place at Columbia University fit that exact criterion. The graduation ceremonies being held are selective to Native, Asian, “Latin X,” and black students, as as well as low-income students. There’s even a ...
“Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities: The Report”
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
4 April 2021 — theplanningmotivedotcom Defending statues rather than Black lives As Britain embarks on its new independent role in the world, the need arises to portray itself as a beacon of light, a model country ready and able to set an example to others, a country celebrating its triumph over its racist past. Instead … Continue reading “Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities: The Report”
Have a look at seven of the most beautiful streets in Brazil
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is no news that Brazil is gaining more and more space in world ecotourism thanks to its natural biodiversity. However, the country also has a rich architectural tradition, which reflects the Brazilian culture's uniqueness. Let us show you seven national streets worth a visit (even if only virtually!). 1. […] The post Have a look at seven of the most beautiful streets in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
More than 40 people killed, hundreds missing after severe floods and landslides hit Indonesia
At least 44 people have been killed and hundreds are reportedly missing after heavy rains struck Indonesian East Nusa Tenggara province, triggering floods and landslides early Sunday morning, April 4, 2021. The worst-hit area is East Flores regency where heavy rains...... Read more »
By 2030, Who Will Have the Deadliest Land Armies Across the Globe?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Great Power Competition, World* [image: Great Power Competition] As the world becomes more multipolar, expect to see more and more countries with big economies and advanced militaries looking to flex their newfound might. *Key point: *America, China, Russia, and India all come to mind. But which powers will truly be one top over the next deacde? The focus of ground combat operations has shifted dramatically since the end of the Cold War. Relatively few operations now involve the defeat of a technologically and doctrinally similar force, leading to the conquest or...
How the Beautiful B-58 Hustler Lost Its Chance at Life
Joseph Trevithick, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Joseph Trevithick* *B-58 Bomber, * Convair’s delta-wing Hustler was in some respects a fantastic aircraft. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The B-58 Hustler would never see combat and was never configured for non-nuclear bombing missions. In January 1970, the Air Force retired the aircraft. The flying branch’s nuclear-attack mission would fall to low-flying B-52s, B-1s, F-111s, stealthy B-2s and ballistic missiles — the latter of which were a testament to the success of concurrency. On Nov. 11, 1956, the first B-58 Hustler took flight. It would never see combat. An exotic, b...
Duel: Who Wins When Russian and U.S. Submarines Duke It Out?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Russian Navy, * After more than twenty years of American submarine supremacy, a new challenger has arisen from the deep. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Virginia class is quieter and has a better sonar rig than its Russian opponent. In the world of submarine warfare, that’s an unbeatable combination. It can move and detect in ways that would give away *Severodvinsk.* The United States Navy’s submarine force emerged from the Cold War as the undisputed masters of the undersea realm. The elite, all-nuclear submarine force watched as its Soviet submarine for...
Links 4/4/2021
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Life in a Remote Alaskan Community on the Front Line of Climate Change
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Whittier, Alaska, copes with a pandemic and climate change, and confronts the daunting prospects of a Prince Williams Sound tsunami.
With record time delivery, ‘off-site’ construction for hospitals and homes gains strength in Brazil
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A method with record delivery deadlines is becoming an alternative for hospitals and is also reaching homes; blocks are produced in factories and transported ready-made, with the hydraulic, electrical parts to be fitted on site. Widely used in Canada, European countries, and Japan, off-site construction is starting to take root […] The post With record time delivery, ‘off-site’ construction for hospitals and homes gains strength in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pesticide toxicity to invertebrates and pollinators increasing in GM crops
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Some just published research in the journal Science completely demolishes claims that the impact of pesticides is declining and that GM crops are contributing to this positive trend.
The Top Four Reasons Why Many People, Doctors & Scientists Refuse To Take The COVID Vaccine
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
1 April 2021 — Collective Evolution By Arjun Walia In Brief The Facts: It’s no secret that vaccine hesitancy is at an all time high. Mainstream media has claimed that this is a result of “anti-vax conspiracy theories” when in reality, there are legitimate concerns not being addressed. Reflect On: Why does the mainstream fail … Continue reading The Top Four Reasons Why Many People, Doctors & Scientists Refuse To Take The COVID Vaccine
Brazil hopes veterinary facilities can help increase Covid-19 vaccine output
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil hopes to use veterinary medicine manufacturing facilities to increase Covid-19 vaccine output, authorities said on Saturday, April 3, as the country accounts for the world’s worst daily death tolls and its vaccination efforts lag. Brazil already makes or finishes coronavirus vaccines at its two main public health institutes - […] The post Brazil hopes veterinary facilities can help increase Covid-19 vaccine output appeared first on The Rio Times.
Remember this: that which man has created that is not of the light
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 18 hours ago
Remember this: that which man has created that is not of the light he must uncreate through his invocation to the Holy Spirit and the correct use of the sacred fire. This is the essence and the all of the teaching. Karma is the discovery of causes behind effects and the facing of the responsibility for that karma. Once you have learned the law of cycles, of the return of energy and flux of light descending from the heart of the Sun, then you may also concern yourselves with dharma, which is the duty of the Law to fulfill the individual divine plan. You see, both are req...
Happy Easter to All the Age of Autism Country Bunnies
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
We each carry a heavy load. Cathy has today off to enjoy her family. We want to wish all of our readers a Happy Spring, Happy Passover and Happy Easter. When I was a girl, I loved an old storybook,...
Imagine This: Israel Buys New B-21 Stealth Bombers
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Israeli Defense Forces, Middle East* [image: Israeli Defense Forces] Here are some platforms that Israel could likely make good use of or that it would possibly purchase if Washington let it. *Key point: *There are still some platforms that are too exclusive or sensitive to sell even to a close ally like Israel. Here are some of those powerful weapons. With only a few notable exceptions, Israel can buy whatever it wants from the United States, generally on very generous terms associated with *U.S. aid packages*. Notwithstanding the availability of weapons, howev...
From Hitler to Bond to Today: Why the Walther PPK Pistol Endures
Matthew Moss, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Matthew Moss* *Firearms, Europe* [image: Firearms] The Walther PPK is still produced today and this gun has quite the colorful history. *Key point: *Hitler used the PKK to kill himself and year later James Bond used the gun in his movies. How did this weapon make its name and continue to be used all these decades later? On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler, leader of the Third Reich, killed himself with a 7.65-millimeter Walther PPK pistol. Terrified of falling into the hands of the Soviets, who were fighting their way through Berlin, Hitler first swallowed a hydrogen-cyanide capsul...
Why China Doesn’t Quit In a War (It Just Keeps Losing)
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *China War, Americas* Did the Chinese overstate the implications of the Gulf War? Yes and no. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *In 1991, Chinese military officers watched as the United States dismantled the Iraqi Army, a force with more battle experience and somewhat greater technical sophistication than the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The Americans won with casualties that were trivial by historical standards. This led to some soul searching. The PLA hadn’t quite been on autopilot in the 1980s, but the pace of reform in the military sector had not matched ...
The Mysterious Origin of the MiG Fighter Jet
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* One of the most widely distributed export fighter aircraft in history, the MiG-21 remains active with many countries. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Just like Korea, this war was a way for each global bloc to test each other's technologies. Here is what happened. During the protracted air war in the skies over Vietnam, two fighter interceptor and air superiority planes emerged as the most prominent aircraft of their type. These were the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom and the Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21. When these supersonic fighters ...
Former U.S. Official: Al-Qaeda In Syria Is “An Asset” For U.S. Strategy
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
There is a new public relation campaign pushed by Turkey to whitewash al-Qaeda in Syria. 'Western' journalists were invited to Idleb governorate through some Turkish agency to make some fan flicks about Hayat Tahrir al Sham, the al-Qaeda entity under Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, which rules in Idelb.
"Are We Living In A 'Matrix'-like Superhologram?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
*"Are We Living In A 'Matrix'-like Superhologram?"* by David Talbot "In 1982 a remarkable event took place. At the University of Paris a research team led by physicist Alain Aspect performed what may turn out to be one of the most important experiments of the 20th century. You did not hear about it on the evening news. In fact, unless you are in the habit of reading scientific journals you probably have never even heard Aspect's name, though there are some who believe his discovery may change the face of science. Aspect and his team discovered that under certain circumstances subat...
"The Only Cure..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
"We're all susceptible to it, the dread and anxiety of not knowing what's coming. It's pointless in the end, because all the worrying and the making of plans for things that could or could not happen, it only makes things worse. So walk your dog or take a nap. Just whatever you do, stop worrying. Because the only cure for paranoia is to be here, just as you are." - Dr. Meredith Grey, "Grey's Anatomy" Graphic: "Anxiety", Edward Munch, 1894
New Left Media April 2021
Phil, All That Is Solid ... - 18 hours ago
More month(?), more new left media. What projects have come to light since early March? Batten down the hatches. 1. Black Woman's Hour (Twitter) (YouTube Channel) 2. Buddies Without Organs (Twitter) (Podcast) 3. Cursed Objects (Twitter) (Instagram) (Podcast) 4. Decolonial Groundings (Twitter) (Blog) 5. Labour Affairs (Blog) 6. Labour's New Leadership Podcast (Twitter) (Podcast) 7. Samuel K (Twitter) (Viral video) 8. Tempest (Twitter) (Magazine) 9. Under Another Name (Twitter) (Podcast) 10. Unlabour (Twitter) (Blog) 11. What's Left of Philosophy? (Twitter) (Podcast) If you know...
Easter Sermonette
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
I could launch off with a long polemic on the subject of Easter, but I’m not going to. We live in perilous times where a humble and contrite heart is called for if we are to petition Heaven for help. We can only survive as people when we do not have the […] The post Easter Sermonette appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Crazy HFC phaseout is coming (part 2)
David Wojick, CFACT - 19 hours ago
It is far from clear how EPA can establish allowance allocations for the mandatory industries and HFC uses that meet the AIM requirement of necessity. Both human and economic health may hang in the balance. The post Crazy HFC phaseout is coming (part 2) appeared first on CFACT.
"Brace Your Self For A Catastrophic Housing Crash: Bubble Explodes & Inventory Fall Like Never Before"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 19 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"Brace Your Self For A Catastrophic Housing Crash: * *Bubble Explodes & Inventory Fall Like Never Before"* by Epic Economist "The meteoric rise in home prices continues to fiercely inflate the housing market bubble, but everyone - from realtors to financial analysts, and even buyers - can see that the break-neck pace of price appreciation isn't sustainable for much longer. Whether due to a fatal hike in mortgage rates, construction issues, or a historic inventory shortage, a housing bubble burst is looming on the horizon. Prices will have to face a major ...
Christianity In A Plain Brown Wrapper
Fr. Stephen FREEMAN, OrientalReview.org - 19 hours ago
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2Co 3:18) Among the many losses within modern Christianity has been the place of transformation. […]
Know Your Plates (Part 1)
jennifer, Jennifer Marohasy - 19 hours ago
Reef building hard corals in the order Scleractinia are animals that could be mistaken for plants. One of the most common such corals at the Great Barrier Reef is Acropora hyacinthus. At Myrmidon reef last December, we found ridges replete with these plates in various colours including brown and green. It was in the back [...] The post Know Your Plates (Part 1) appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
SARS-COV-2 / COVID19 … WHO, WHY and WTF?
The Transcriber, The Duran - 19 hours ago
On 5th March 2021, the anniversary of the very first COVID19 death in the United Kingdom came and went. Let’s use this staging post to set out our stall here at Wirral In It Together, to explain what our blog has been covering over the last frantic, chaotic year, and to state where we now […]

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