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Thomas Paine

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

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

 10:05 pm MDT

How Laser Weapons Could Forever Change Air Combat
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 15 minutes ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Lasers, * Laser weapons are growing rapidly in prominence, from small-arms and tank-mounted laser dazzlers used by China, to ground or helicopter-mounted anti-drone and missile lasers tested by the Army, and close defense systems on U.S. Navy ships. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The United States is not in planning for integration of aerial lasers in the 2020s and 2030s. The Franco-German FCAS and British Tempest stealth fighter programs, and the Russian MiG-41 interceptor have explicitly claimed in their program materials the conceptual aircraft will b...
Can New Ammo Help the U.S. Military Dominate Future Battlefields?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 15 minutes ago
*Charlie Gao* *Ammunition, Americas* It could reduce the weight a soldier carries into battle. But is that enough? *Here's What You Need to Know*: The primary selling point for CTA is a 41 percent weight reduction and 12 percent volume reduction. Recently, much attention has been focused on the state of the U.S. military’s arsenal of small arms. After the announcement and subsequent cancellation of the U.S. Army’s 7.62 Interim Combat Service Rifle project, many were left wondering what the U.S. Army’s actual plan was for a future service rifle. One possible answer was demonstrat...
Could Poland's Tanks Halt a Russian Invasion?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 15 minutes ago
*Charlie Gao* *Poland, Europe* Both countries have large fleets of tanks. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The only tank in the Polish fleet that could hope to fight Russia’s best is the Leopard 2A5. Poland’s tank fleet is one of the most numerous in Europe, fueled by the country’s large (for Europe) military spending and based on the tank fleet inherited from the Polish People’s Army. It consists of a mix of plain T-72M1s, domestic T-72 variants and various versions of the Leopard 2. It would be the first line of defense in a theoretical ground conflict between Russia and the We...
M-91 Vihor: The Super Tank You Never Heard Of (Not From USA)
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 15 minutes ago
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Europe* Its interesting design is a legacy of Yugoslavia's attempt to balance NATO and the Warsaw Pact. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Vihor never entered mass production. One of the strongest industries of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) was its defense industry. During the Cold War, the SFRY flirted with both the West and the East, procuring and developing indigenous weapons based on technology from both sides. Perhaps one of the more interesting success stories was the success of the SFRY’s armor industry and its ultimate product...
Lakota Youths on NO DAPL! Walk Blocked by Police from Entering Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 1 hour ago
By Brenda Norrellwith Govinda Dalton liveCensored NewsNEW Town, North Dakota -- Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Chairman Mark Fox blocked entry to Lakota women and children on the No DAPL Walk arriving from Standing Rock.Chairman Fox positioned tribal police at the entrance to the tribal compound today, Thursday afternoon, as Lakota women and children arrived on a solidarity walk.Standing with
What happened to those voting machines
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
I honestly don’t know what to think about this.
Truinnerashuvaduprezure!
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
The Gun Joe Loophole: “Today I’m proud to nominate David Chipman to serve as the director of the AFT. David knows the AFT well.”
US Delivers Military Cargo to Ukraine as it Hypes Russian Military Movements
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 1 hour ago
Anti-War – by Dave DeCamp While hyping the movement of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine, the US has delivered multiple military shipments to... The post US Delivers Military Cargo to Ukraine as it Hypes Russian Military Movements appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Coast-to-Coast AM: Travis Walton and Mike Rogers
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 1 hour ago
A few days ago, I stumbled across a number of blog postings about the Travis Walton abduction, suggesting that there was now a problem between Walton and Mike Rogers. The suggestion, or the interpretation of some of those remarks, suggested that Rogers was repudiating the abduction and had stopped just short of calling it a hoax. Travis Walton. Now, those who know me and have read my work in the UFO field know that I’m not a fan of abduction tales. I understand the logistical problems with interstellar flight and that the vast distances, not to mention the current thinking that t...
Zelensky playing brave war leader on the front
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 1 hour ago
*Ukraine's President Zelensky (former TV comedian) visited the 'front-line' of the Kiev puppet regime's war on the people of the Donbass yesterday. He delivered word to 'his troops' that anyone who died fighting the 'Moskals' (evil Russians) would be remembered as heroes of the nation.* - Donbass Insider reports: One of the places chosen for the Zelensky visit was the village of Maryinka, opposite Donetsk, which is currently occupied by units of the 28th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces. This unit constantly uses terrorist methods of warfare. It is a...
New York Will Offer Illegal Aliens COVID Payments Up To $15,600 Each
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
New York is reportedly going to spend $2.1 Billion on a fund to give illegal aliens COVID relief payments up to $15,600 per person. Beyond all the initial reactions to illegal aliens gaining seven times as much covid relief as citizen taxpayers, or even getting them at all, one little aspect remains undiscussed. The only […] The post New York Will Offer Illegal Aliens COVID Payments Up To $15,600 Each appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Brazil’s vice president calls Argentina ‘eternal beggar’ and says his country must have fiscal responsibility
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 2 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vice President Hamilton Mourão called Argentina an "eternal beggar" on Thursday, April 8, when he said Brazil must have fiscal responsibility. Mourão made the statements while participating in a virtual meeting with business people. In the meeting, he addressed the controversy over the Union Budget for 2021, which has generated […] The post Brazil’s vice president calls Argentina ‘eternal beggar’ and says his country must have fiscal responsibility appeared first on The Rio Times.
Friends Of Australia Friday Yellow Tail Chardonnay & Chops
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 2 hours ago
Australia Friday - Yellow tail Chardonnay and Loin Chops, side salad and steamed broccoli. Continue reading →
"The overall quality of every true artist's work is a rebellion against Black Codes."
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 2 hours ago
The Black Codes were a historic reality: restrictive racial laws re-imposed after the all-too brief Reconstruction era following the US Civil War. They were a restriction from above. In his 1985 composition 'Black Codes From the Underground,' trumpeter Wynton Marsalis attacks "contemporary definitions of Black Codes" which folks impose upon themselves. An important observation. Explaining himself: *"Black Codes mean a lot of things. Anything that reduces potential, that pushes your taste down to an obvious, animal level. Anything that makes you think less significance is more en...
Industrial production in Brazil shrinks in February in ten states, says IBGE
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Industrial production in Brazil shrank in ten of the 15 states surveyed by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) from January to February of this year. The biggest drops were observed in Ceará (-7.7%), Pará (-7.4%), and Bahia (-5.8%), according to data released today (8). The states of […] The post Industrial production in Brazil shrinks in February in ten states, says IBGE appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguay maps out a route to pioneer green hydrogen
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Green hydrogen, a technology that is still under development, is “an important bet” for a country like Uruguay, which has “abundant” renewable energy and seeks to be a pioneer in this area. In this framework, the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining is holding this Thursday a virtual “data room,” […] The post Uruguay maps out a route to pioneer green hydrogen appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rick Rule on the Coming Commodities Supercycle: Demand Will Exceed Supply for These Metals
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Kitco NEWS Green energy has provided tailwinds for demand in certain metals, while the supply side is constrained by under-investment, says Rick Rule, director of Sprott Inc. Rick Rule notes that this demand-supply imbalance is likely going to cause another commodities supercycle and tells Kitco’s Michelle Makori which metals are poised to benefit and how …
Veteran Intelligence Officials Issue Letter To Biden Urging To Avoid War In Ukraine
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Veteran Intelligence Officials Issue Letter To Biden Urging To Avoid War In Ukraine by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ MEMORANDUM FOR: The President – FROM: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) SUBJECT: Avoiding War in Ukraine – Dear President Biden, – We last communicated with you on December 20, 2020, when you were President-elect. At that time, we …
ALERT! Silver Riggers Called Out as Delivery Pressures EXPLODE! (Bix Weir)
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RoadtoRoota The clock is ticking on the Physical Silver market as we approach the most important COMEX delivery month in HISTORY. Never before has the Silver Rigging Operations been so exposed and people around the world are Rising up to Take Physical Delivery of their metal! It warms my heart to see “We The People” …
Could Lasers Be the Ultimate Missile Defense System?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *U.S. Army, Americas* Lasers have virtually inexhaustible “ammunition” and are very cheap per shot compared to a missile or even a cannon shell. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The Army is not the only service seeking land-based directed energy weapons. The Air Force is reportedly testing three different microwaves defensive weapons which could be used to disrupt or disable drones. After decades of being confined to experimental prototypes and Star Wars movies, laser weapons today are on the verge of entering wide-scale service, whether in the hands of inf...
Don't Mess With Russia's Speedy MiG-31 Interceptor
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *MiG-31, Europe* The plane is excellent for patrolling Russia's vast airspace. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The MiG-31 is the standard long range interceptor of the Russian Air Force and expected to serve into the 2030s. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its massive borders. Most regular “light” fighters like the early MiGs were not up to the task, as they lacked the range and speed to intercept to rapidly climb and intercept supersonic American bombers, who were expected to zoom ove...
How the U.S. Navy Plans to Take On China's Submarines in Future War
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *U.S. Navy, Asia* The service has a wide variety of modern weapons to find and destroy enemy submarines. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U.S. Navy has a plan. With things heating up in the South China Sea (SCS), much attention has been paid to the ships and submarines that could potentially square off against each other in the region. This ignores a key asset of most navies that is already on the “front lines” and shaping military interactions—Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Skillful use of these aircraft may determine how an engagement plays out, or it could p...
Could Iran’s Submarines Pull Off a Surprise Attack on the U.S. Navy?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Iranian Navy, Middle East* The Persian Gulf is a perfect hiding place for Iranian submarines. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Past experience demonstrates that Tehran routinely exaggerates and obfuscates the scale of its defense projects, and the timeline in which they will be completed. Nonetheless, the submarine *Fateh* is tangibly real and looks like it could usefully expand the medium-range capabilities of the Iranian submarine fleet. The Iranian military has long planned for a defensive naval war in the Persian Gulf, in which it would leverage its lar...
OJ Simpson, Las Vegas Strip Hotel Settle Defamation Case
AP News, Snopes.com - 1 hour ago
O.J. Simpson and a Las Vegas hotel-casino have settled a lawsuit alleging that unnamed employees defamed Simpson by telling a celebrity news site he had been banned from the property for being drunk and disruptive.
"4th Stimulus Check and Social Security Stimulus Check Update"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
*Ron Yates, PM 4/8/21:* "4th stimulus check and Social Security Stimulus Check Update, plus the $2000 4th stimulus check and $1000 monthly stimulus checks, Biden’s $15000 advanceable tax credit for first time home buyers, Amazon Jeff Bezos supports the corporate tax increase and the Facebook hack. All this and a whole lot more in today’s video."
Which ideas are winning?
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 3 hours ago
In any given period of history, there is always a battle of ideas. Thus it’s interesting to think about which ideas are gaining ground in the 21st century. These groups seem to be winning: 1. Marijuana legalization advocates 2. Gay marriage advocates: There is an equally dramatic increase in support for interracial marriage. 3. The […] The post Which ideas are winning? appeared first on Econlib.
Musical Interlude: Gnomusy (David Caballero), "Dolmen Ridge"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*Gnomusy (David Caballero), "Dolmen Ridge"*
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
“Connecting the Pipe Nebula to the colorful region near bright star Antares is a dark cloud dubbed the Dark River, flowing from the picture's left edge. Murky looking, the Dark River's appearance is caused by dust obscuring background starlight, although the dark nebula contains mostly hydrogen and molecular gas. Surrounded by dust, Antares, a red supergiant star, creates an unusual bright yellowish reflection nebula. Above it, bright blue double star Rho Ophiuchi is embedded in one of the more typical bluish reflection nebulae, while red emission nebulae are also scattered around th...
"What Can We Know?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
"What can we know? What are we all? Poor silly half-brained things peering out at the infinite, with the aspirations of angels and the instincts of beasts." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Forgiveness..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
"It’s forgiveness that makes us what we are. Without forgiveness, our species would’ve annihilated itself in endless retributions. Without forgiveness, there would be no history. Without that hope, there would be no art, for every work of art is in some way an act of forgiveness. Without that dream, there would be no love, for every act of love is in some way a promise to forgive. We live on because we can love, and we love because we can forgive." - Gregory David Roberts, "Shantaram" • *"A Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness"* "If I have harmed anyone in any way either knowingly or unkn...
"The Heart of Humanity"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*"The Heart of Humanity"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sitting with our sadness takes the courage to believe that we can bear the pain and we will come out the other side. The last thing most of us want to hear or think about when we are dealing with profound feelings of sadness is that deep learning can be found in this place. In the midst of our pain, we often feel picked on by life, or overwhelmed by the enormity of some loss, or simply too exhausted to try and examine the situation. We may feel far too disappointed and angry to look for anything resembling a bright side to o...
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
Sunbury, Ohio, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
Our Road to Emmaus
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 4 hours ago
In 2009 we visited the Holy Land on a tour with our church, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Columbus. St. Jerome called this kind of pilgrimage, the fifth gospel. And it is, indeed, as all the readings and stories you've heard for years come alive. According to Fr. Sebastian White (editor of Magnificat, April 2021, p. 3-5) the one place we're not sure we saw is Emmaus, the place two disciples were heading when the risen Jesus joined them on the road. There are 6 contenders! Not to worry, the Bible is very clear even if modern explorers can...
The People’s Scientist: Dr. Esther Ngumbi Makes Science Accessible
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 4 hours ago
As a child in rural Kenya, Dr. Esther Ngumbi helped her parents farm each day, watching as their crops sprouted from the soil, hopeful and green. But then, “insects would come and go through our crops, and sometimes what insects hadn’t taken away, drought would,” says Ngumbi, now an assistant professor of entomology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From a young age, Ngumbi wanted to know what the insects were and how farmers could control them. She wanted a career that could help her community grow plentiful food amid challenging circumstances and a changing climate.
Report: All Faculty Types Suffer Job Losses in 2020-2021 Academic Year
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
The 2021 CUPA-HR Faculty in Higher Education Report found that all faculty types suffered job losses during the 2020-21 academic year. In terms of full-time faculty in specific departments, leisure and recreational activities and library science suffered the biggest job loss percentage, the report finds. As for sheer number, business, management and marketing and biological and biomedical sciences lost the most faculty, with a third to almost 50% of institutions reporting cuts in these departments.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies Creates Scholarship for HBCU, HSI and TCU Alumni
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey has created a scholarship for alumni of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) and Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), according to Middlebury officials. Alumni of such schools – starting with students admitted for fall 2021 – will receive a $10,000 annual scholarship for a master’s […]
University of California, Irvine Law School Faculty Vote to Adopt Graduation Requirement Requiring Students to Take Race and Inequity Course
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) faculty has voted to adopt a graduation requirement necessitating students to complete a graded course that includes substantial content relating to “race and indigeneity, structural inequity, and the historical bases for such inequity.” They also adopted a new first-year elective that meets the race and indigeneity requirement. […]
Cranbrook Academy of Art Receives $30 Million for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
Cranbrook Academy of Art has received $30 million towards diversity and inclusion at the school, Detroit Free Press reported. The donation is the largest single gift in the school’s history. The money will be used to create 20 full-tuition fellowships for students from underrepresented groups and an endowment for future fellowships, and provide expanded financial aid […]
Pennsylvania State University System Faculty Disapprove of Consolidation Plans
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
As Pennsylvania’s state university system plans for consolidation, faculty are unhappy, PennLive reported. According to a poll by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, almost 70% of faculty teaching at one of the schools planned for consolidation are not in support, with less than 8% of faculty in support. The poll – […]
First try of the ETS Speedloader
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Maccabee May 3, 2019 Loading 9mm p229 mag The post First try of the ETS Speedloader appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Shocking Truths About Masks, Covid And Why Everything’s Upside Down
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
StillnessintheStorm Published April 8, 2021 Masks are far more dangerous than we’ve been led to believe. And the science is clear. Discover what’s been kept... The post Shocking Truths About Masks, Covid And Why Everything’s Upside Down appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
RNA VACCIN WATCH TILL THE END
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Zionist Global communist takeover wake up April 8th, 2021. The post RNA VACCIN WATCH TILL THE END appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Business licences suspended for Vancouver restaurants that defied COVID-19 health orders
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Global News Apr 5, 2021 The City of Vancouver confirms it has suspended the business licences of two Vancouver restaurants for failing to comply with... The post Business licences suspended for Vancouver restaurants that defied COVID-19 health orders appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Iran-Backed Fighters in Syria Killed by Israeli Strikes
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Iran-Backed Fighters in Syria Killed by Israeli Strikes by AP AFP, via https://www.arabnews.com/ * Hezbollah arms depot destroyed in attack, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights * Hezbollah is the only group in Lebanon not to have disarmed after the 1975-1990 civil war – DAMASCUS/NEW YORK: Israeli strikes targeting Syrian regime military positions and a …
Mandatory vaccines are ‘necessary in democratic society,’ don’t infringe human rights, EU court rules
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
RT Making children get jabs for common diseases is ‘necessary in democratic society’ and is in their best interests, the European Court for Human Rights... The post Mandatory vaccines are ‘necessary in democratic society,’ don’t infringe human rights, EU court rules appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Was Cal Abrams Tricked Into Insulting His Future Manager?
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Some of the national pastime's best revenge tales are those that never happened.
War Breaks Out in Ukraine, Russia TV Talks Nuclear Strike in Ukraine as Demonstration of Serious Intent
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Note: Turn SubTitles/Close Captioning (CC) to auto translate into English if you don’t understand Russian. I am skeptical about reports of direct conflict between Ukraine and Russia. It is still a civil war confined to East Ukraine, IMO. But Russia is definitely mobilizing forces or have already mobilized forces in the event NATO gets involved …
Rich countries will spend four times more against the pandemic crisis than emerging countries
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If the recession caused by the 2008 global financial crisis was practically limited to rich countries, while virtually all emerging economies were spared, this time the roles are reversed. Covid-19 is digging its claws with special intensity in low- and middle-income countries, which had weaker health and social protection systems […] The post Rich countries will spend four times more against the pandemic crisis than emerging countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Silver Could Be Forced Higher | David Morgan
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Miles Franklin If extreme demand continues it will force prices higher, says silver expert David Morgan of http://TheMorganReport.com​. – 0:47​#SilverSqueeze​ update 6:51​ Premiums on 1000oz bars 8:27​ #Silver​ to be forced higher? 10:56​ Silver supply/demand 15:24​ #Market​ bottoming 18:43​#Mining​ M&A’s end
‘What Happened Next?’ CIA Roasted After Bragging About Arming Afghan Mujahideen, aka The Taliban
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The Stinger missiles supplied by the United States gave Afghan guerrillas, generally known as the Mujahideen, the ability to destroy the dreaded Mi-24D helicopter gunships deployed by the Soviets to enforce their control over Afghanistan. #HISTINT #Museum — CIA (@CIA) April 6, 2021 ‘What Happened Next?’ CIA Roasted After Bragging About Arming Afghan Mujahideen, aka …
Joe Biden Said The Bill of Rights is NOT “Absolute”
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
Earlier today Joe Biden raised some eyebrows when he said “no amendment to the constitution is absolute.” The first ten amendments to the constitution are commonly known as “The Bill of Rights.” The occupant of the oval office, and head of the executive branch, saying the Bill of Rights is not absolute, should be challenged […] The post Joe Biden Said The Bill of Rights is NOT “Absolute” appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Silver Squeezes: A Mint Sneezes – Mike Maloney, Jeff Clark & Adam Taggart
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) In today’s bumper episode of the GoldSilver.com show: – The War On Cash accelerates. – A major silver producer holds back production, waiting for higher prices. – A central bank massively increases their gold reserves. – A precious metals mint has problems supplying product to customers. Join Mike Maloney, Jeff Clark …
John Adams & Craig Hemke: A New Silver Revolution is Sweeping the World
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Craig Hemke, founder of the TF Metals Report and the ever-consistent Economist John Adams, back to the show. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca​ – Craig discusses his recent call on shortages beginning in particular mints. Some of the entities like the …
Meltdown If Rates Rise Above 2% | Todd “Bubba” Horwitz
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Miles Franklin Market maker Todd “Bubba” Horwitz was one of the original market makers in the SPX Trading Pit at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. Now he sees a financial meltdown coming which could be triggered by rising rates. – 0:00​ Intro 0:51​ Shorting metals 3:26​ Holding physical metals 5:56​ Silver is not GameStop …
Pervasive Gambling, Speculation and Corruption Are Pointing to Hyperinflation
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
maneco64 #fiatmoney​ #dollar​ #QE​ #weimar​ #hyperinflation​ #stockmarket​#bubbles​ #moneyprinting​ #hedgefunds​ #derivatives​ #economics​ #money​Today we will look at some of the societal and economic symptoms of a currency collapse or hyperinflation. Our conclusion is that there are some very worrying signs that e could be very near to a hyperinflationary even in the developed or …
Photos Show Historic Florida Church Transformed into Home
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A 1928 church has been renovated into a four bedroom home, complete with a large stained glass window of Jesus.
The ACT Now Endorses Superscoring. Is It Equitable? ACT Research Says Yes, Others Remain Skeptical
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 1 day ago
Going forward, the ACT says it will provide an automatically calculated superscore to all students who have taken its standardized test more than once. The nonprofit cites its own research that has determined superscoring to be the best predictor for how students will perform in college.
Paris goals still ‘long way off’, says President of UN climate conference
The world is “a long way off” from meeting the goals of the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the President of the crucial upcoming UN climate conference, COP26, said on Thursday. Read the full story, “Paris goals still ‘long way off’, says President of UN climate conference”, on globalissues.org →
Humanitarian catastrophe in northern Mozambique ‘beyond epic proportions’
The UN and partners are “following with deep concern” new reports of violations against civilians in northern Mozambique, the UN Spokesperson said on Thursday. Read the full story, “Humanitarian catastrophe in northern Mozambique ‘beyond epic proportions’”, on globalissues.org →
Panama issues first conviction for abuse in children’s shelters
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A 54-year-old man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday (07.04.2021) for abusing a 12-year-old girl in a Panama shelter, the first conviction to be handed down after a scandal broke out last February over abuse in these shelters. The sentence was issued by the Court of Judgment […] The post Panama issues first conviction for abuse in children’s shelters appeared first on The Rio Times.
Inflation climbs to 4.67% in Mexico, worst in more than two years
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Prices in Mexico continue to rise. In March, inflation reached its highest level in more than two years, reaching 4.67%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) published on Thursday. The rise is largely due to the continued increase in the price of oil in […] The post Inflation climbs to 4.67% in Mexico, worst in more than two years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Accumulated inflation in Venezuela reaches 155.3%
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “The lower growth rate of liquidity was 18% compared to February and a moderate exchange rate devaluation of 6%, due to the payment of taxes, resulted in the March inflation rate of 9.1% being the lowest since we make this measurement,” reported OFV. These data place the inflation from March […] The post Accumulated inflation in Venezuela reaches 155.3% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why South Korea’s F-15 Eagles are Like No Other on Earth
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *South Korea Air Force, * The Strike Eagle is a fighter-bomber variant of the F-15 Eagle, loaded with extra weapons pylons, fuel tanks and sensors at the cost of modestly decreased thrust-to-weight ratio and maneuverability. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Seoul is also planning to produce 200 home-designed cruise missile to be mounted on its indigenous KF-X jet fighter, when and if that materializes. Until those are ready, the powerful Slam Eagle will remain South Korea’s top jet fighter—and one that plays an especially critical role in that country’s defe...
China Stands Ready To Help Pakistan Fight Off India
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *JF-17, Asia* The JF-17 fighter is a key example. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The JF-17 is a Chinese design with a Russian engine. The 2019 India-Pakistan border skirmish resulted in major shake-ups within the Indian Air Force (IAF). The most accepted narrative, that of a loss of an IAF MiG-21 Bison to no losses of the Pakistan Air Force bodes poorly for the IAF. But interestingly, according to a July interview, the skirmish marked one of the first “hot” use of Pakistan’s new Chinese JF-17 “Thunder” fighters. The JF-17 is a relatively new single-engine fighter...
The F-35: The Next Leg of America's Nuclear Triad?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *F-35, * As far as test flights are concerned, the stealth fighter passed with flying colors. Here's What You Need to Remember: Last November the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was successfully flight-tested to carry the B61-12 nuclear bomb at the Sandia National Laboratories’ Tonopah Test Range, Nevada. An F-35A carried a mock warhead, which was used in a strike from an altitude of 10,500 feet, as part of a full-weapons systems demonstration that was designed to increase confidence the bomb would “work when needed.” It took approximately forty-two seco...
How Much Does China’s New Drone Mothership Really Matter?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Chinese Air Force, Asia* [image: Chinese Air Force] This kind of platform could help take out targets without risking human pilots, but the idea of such drone swarms is not very new. China has launched a mini-drone mothership able to transport and launch a small drone “swarm” from the air for reconnaissance missions or efforts to overwhelm targets with explosives for attack. A Chinese government backed newspaper called it an “unmanned aerial mother ship” that becomes a swarm carrier. The “mother ship” is a fixed wing, vertical take-off and landing drone which duri...
How Many Deadly Fifth-Generation Su-57 Fighters Will Russia Build?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Su-57, Eurasia* The age of stealth warfare has truly arrived. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The purchase is nothing to scoff at. In July 2019, Russia announced a major purchase of its fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter, the Su-57. As the order is only for seventy-six aircraft by 2028, some are skeptical of whether this is true “mass production” for the Su-57, given the constant delays and revisions in the program. Recent Western competitors to the Su-57 like the F-35 have been produced in the hundreds. But a look at contemporary Russian aircraft pr...
Ten beaches not to be missed and to enjoy the Colombian Caribbean
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - What better place for sun lovers and vacationers than the paradisiacal beaches that Colombia has to offer. Although many of them have had to close due to the health situation, local authorities were able to establish biosecurity protocols in these areas for the safe enjoyment of tourists. We bring you […] The post Ten beaches not to be missed and to enjoy the Colombian Caribbean appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil records new daily high of 4,249 Covid-19 deaths (April 8)
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil reported on Thursday 4,249 new deaths associated with covid-19, a new daily high since the beginning of the pandemic and the second time in a week that the country has had more than 4,000 deaths in a single day, official sources reported. According to the Health Ministry bulletin, confirmed […] The post Brazil records new daily high of 4,249 Covid-19 deaths (April 8) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vitreo launches Brazil’s first DeFi fund, a type of cryptocurrency investment
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Investment house Vitreo started to count this Thursday (8) with a DeFi (decentralized finance) fund, announced as the first in Brazil. In its most simple form, decentralized finance is a concept where financial products are available on a public decentralized blockchain network making them open to anyone to use rather […] The post Vitreo launches Brazil’s first DeFi fund, a type of cryptocurrency investment appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Tragedy of Modern War..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
"The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting each other - instead of their real enemies back home in the capitals." - Edward Abbey “Have we raised the threshold of horror so high that nothing short of a nuclear strike qualifies as a ‘real’ war? Are we to spend the rest of our lives in this state of high alert with guns pointed at each other’s heads and fingers trembling on the trigger?” - Arundhati Roy ○ *Updates:* *APR 8, AT 3:40 PM:* "Taiwan Warns It Will Shoot Down Chinese Drones Deemed A Threat" *APR 8, AT 1:40 PM**: *"US Mulls Sending Warships Into Black Sea To...
Do ‘Disposable Blue Face Masks’ Contain Asbestos-Like Substance?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A specific disposable mask that contains a coating of graphene was distributed by officials in Canada's Quebec province before the Canadian government warned against its use.
THE WORST PEOPLE
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 4 hours ago
This development in Gaetz-ghazi is just too perfect: Joel Greenberg, the former Seminole County Tax Collector at the center of a sprawling criminal probe into everything from stalking to wire fraud to sex trafficking, used taxpayer money to pay $7,500 in legal fees to state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, records show. While still serving as tax collector, Greenberg gave Sabatini a $3,000-a-month “legal counsel” contract in September 2019 — five days after Sabatini was admitted to the Florida Bar. Greenberg canceled the contract a little more than two months later, citing “extreme budget co...
Gregory Mannarino, "Important Update! Here Come Capital Injections And Yield Curve Control"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, *"Important Update! * *Here Come Capital Injections And Yield Curve Control"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Gerald Celente, “COVID Ramping Up - Will It Crash Markets?”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
Gerald Celente, PM 4/8/21: *“COVID Ramping Up - Will It Crash Markets?”* - https://trendsresearch.com/
Pottersville Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 5 hours ago
------------------------------ How much do you want to bet these cops are still terrorizing the streets of LA? ------------------------------ Eric Bolling valiantly takes a stand for white Republican men the world over who are clapped back at by black women. ------------------------------ I've always said, stuff enough sewer rats into a gunny sack and begin drowning them, they WILL rip each other to shreds trying to get out. ------------------------------ I think we can safely conclude Matt Gaetz just wanted to get into Congress so he could get laid by a higher cla...
"So that’s another problem with Rand’s philosophy."
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 5 hours ago
*"When philosophers or intellectuals claim that we cannot know reality because our sensory apparatuses distort the data before it reaches consciousness, they may sound profound or impressive. . . "But, then, along comes Ayn Rand, who points out that such claims amount to the view that 'man is blind, because he has eyes—deaf, because he has ears—deluded, because he has a mind—and the things he perceives do not exist, because he perceives them.' "As you might imagine, such straightforward clarifications, which abound in Rand’s works, can make skeptics feel as ignorant as t...
Shooting in Bryan, Texas Leaves 1 Killed, 4 Hurt
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
One person was killed and four people were wounded in a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, authorities said, and a state trooper was later shot during a manhunt that resulted in the suspected shooter being taken into custody
California cannabis firm Glass House Group to be bought in $567M deal
John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
California cannabis company Glass House Group is set to be acquired by a 2-year-old special acquisition company (SPAC) in a blockbuster $567 million deal aimed at creating California's largest vertically integrated marijuana business. California cannabis firm Glass House Group to be bought in $567M deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Did Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Heart Shrink From Space Travel?
Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A group of doctors researched the effect of Earth's gravitational pull on the human cardiovascular system.
Why Does the United States Ignore the Possibility of Using Sniffer Dogs to Detect Covid in Mass Settings?
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 5 hours ago
Sniffer dogs detect Covid quickly, cheaply, and accurately. Why aren't we hearing about them?
War on Cash: The Next Phase
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 5 hours ago
With so much news about an economic reopening, a border crisis, massive government spending and exploding deficits, it’s easy to overlook the ongoing war on cash. That’s a mistake because it has serious implications not only for your money, but for your privacy and personal freedom, as you’ll see today. Cash prevents central banks from imposing negative interest rates because if they did, people would withdraw their cash from the banking system. If they stuff their cash in a mattress, they don’t earn anything on it; that’s true. But at least they’re not losing anything on it. Onc...
India Has Its Sights Set On Russian AK-203 Assault Rifles
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *India, * It's not for nothing that Russia presented more than 200 defense products at Aero India 2021, the largest aerospace and military trade show in the Asian nation. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *India wants modern weapons, but it also wants to produce more of them domestically. The Indian Army could soon be equipped with a truly odd mix of small arms as it seeks to phase out its aging INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) domestically-produced assault rifles and light machine guns, which have been in use since 1998. Over the past two years, New Dehli purchas...
Russia's Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Is Ready to Kill
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Hypersonic Missiles, * Russia is slated to conclude tests sometime this year. Here's What You Need to Remember: In the final months of 2020, Russia tested its 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile multiple times, including a mid-December test in the White Sea. Now it seems that the state trials for the missile platform—also known as the Zircon—could be concluded this year. Russia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Alexey Krivoruchko announced last Friday that the 3M22 Tsirkon, which was fired from the Northern Fleet Project 22350 frigate *Admiral of the Sovi...
WEF Warns Of Cyber Attack Leading To Systemic Collapse Of The Global Financial System
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 5 hours ago
A report published last year by the WEF-Carnegie Cyber Policy Initiative calls for the merging of Wall Street banks, their regulators and intelligence agencies as necessary to confront an allegedly imminent cyber attack that will collapse the existing financial system. The post WEF Warns Of Cyber Attack Leading To Systemic Collapse Of The Global Financial System first appeared on Medical Kidnap.
Where’s Your $1,400 Stimulus Check? Here’s How to Claim It.
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, Americas* The IRS is working to get the checks out, but they also overwhelmed and so are unable to take most calls immediately. In a mammoth effort to provide much-needed cash to millions of financially struggling Americans, the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury have confirmed that they have disbursed one hundred fifty-six million coronavirus stimulus checks worth approximately $372 billion under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. While millions of Americans already have seen the latest round of payments direct deposited into the...
India Could End Up With Russian T-14 Armata Tanks
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *India, * India and Russia have a long-standing relationship when it comes to international arms sales. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The time is good, as Russia has also been eager to find customers to help subsidize the cost of the tanks—and the Russian Army, which initially planned to acquire upwards of 2,300 of the tanks between 2015 and 2020 has scaled back its acquisition significantly, so much so that it led to a cancelation of the main production run. Last month Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that the production of the T-14 Armata Main Battl...
Mike Pence Might Be Getting Ready to Run for President
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *2024 Elections, Americas* [image: 2024 Elections] The race is already on to see who will be the standard bearer for the Republican Party in the next presidential primary. Former Vice President Mike Pence launched a new political advocacy group on Wednesday, a move that could likely be his latest sign of building a presidential campaign for 2024. The group, titled Advancing American Freedom, will aim to promote the Trump administration’s policies and achievements that “created unprecedented prosperity at home” and reject President Joe Biden’s “policy agenda that...
Is California Home to the ‘Most Miserable Cities’ in America?
Madison Dapcevich, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Check the limitations of this list before you book that moving trailer.
Are There 69,420 Days Until 4/20/69?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
This meme hasn't been true since the 1800s.

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