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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

12 May - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

LaRouchePAC's Lincoln Series: Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln
Robert Ingraham, LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts - 16 hours ago
In this first podcast, we introduce Abraham Lincoln, and discuss why Lincoln and the principles he dedicated his life to are central to the fight we are waging today. We begin with Lincoln’s childhood in Kentucky and Indiana, as well as his early experiences in New Salem, Illinois.
Midwit Ruling Class
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
Quite an impressive list of accomplishments they’ve chalked up lately. John Robson Look at Tuesday’s National Post front page. Theresa Tam, our chief medical technocrat, said well yes, vaccines sort of work but who really knows? Uh, we hoped you did. Then there was “’Everyone confused’ following flip-flops” about federal Bill C-10, whose purpose and… Continue reading →
And the Food will Process Itself
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
Financial Post “The degree of reliance on imported (processed) foods has been growing steadily for the past 15 years,” he said. “When you’ve got these plants that are rusting out, if I can call it that, we’re not seeing the degree of sophisticated processing reinvestment that you would see in a plant south of the… Continue reading →
The Signs Of ‘Fear Of Abandonment’ And How To Deal With It
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 20 hours ago
The fear of abandonment can be defined as anxiety that a person experiences when faced with losing someone. Losing people is typical in life. But people with a fear of abandonment live in constant fear of losing someone. They even go to the extent of pushing away people they love not to be hurt should […] The post The Signs Of ‘Fear Of Abandonment’ And How To Deal With It appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
Here’s How To Tell The Difference Between Empathy And Codependency
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 20 hours ago
Codependency is an unhealthy behavior we confuse for empathy. It is not similar to empathy at all. Empathy is what makes us all human. It lets us form bonds, allowing us to have awareness beyond an individual perspective. Highly sensitive people show a higher level of empathy. If you end up crying after watching an emotional […] The post Here’s How To Tell The Difference Between Empathy And Codependency appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
European energy prices will go to the Moon
Luboš Motl, The Reference Frame - 13 hours ago
Notoriously enough, Austria organized its nuclear energy referendum in 1978. 50.5% voted against the Zwentendorf nuclear power plant plans and Austria became a hysterically anti-nuclear country, a fact that has often complicated the life of Czechs whose majority loves Austrians. This was an example of a referendum that should have been rigged by the sane people. The tiny edge of the Luddites has had far-reaching, long-term consequences. Isar Zwo in Bavaria which we visited (as students) in 1992. Germany remained nuclear (although not as much as France which makes 70% of its energy f...
HVO tracking changes at world's largest volcano - Mauna Loa, Hawaii
Scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are tracking changes on the Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano. This volcano is currently not erupting, but there have been signs of elevated unrest above known background activity since July 2019, when HVO...... Read more »
Are any of the Covid-19 Vaccines Self-Spreading, Self-Propagating, Transmissible Vaccines?
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 15 hours ago
Spike Protein Pseudovirus by Ginger Taylor, MS In 2018, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security, published Technologies to Address Global Catastrophic Biological Risks. Among the technologies discussed in the paper, are "Self-Spreading Vaccines." Vaccines...
Should the Clarmar Residential Care facility be closed permanently?
Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Clarmar Residential Care facility is closed temporarily. But should it close permanently? Last Tuesday, the Halifax Examiner reported the home, which cares for physically and intellectually disabled adults, was the only one in the province where two […]
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 16 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Texas’s population boom should be a boon to Democrats. But Republicans are reaping the gains.Air pollution from farms leads to 17,900 U.S. deaths per year, study finds Deadly ‘black fungus’ cases add to India’s covid crisisAt least 9 dead in rare Russian school shooting “Sorry out of gas”— signs like this are greeting drivers when they drive up looking for gas. I have more on the shortage on @WJTV this morning from 5-6:30am. More than 1,000 gas stations ran dry, with massive lines, after a cyberattack knocked the crucial fuel pipeline to the East Coast All but one ...
Despite pandemic impact, telecom operators invested US$6 billion in Brazil in 2020
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Conexis Brasil Digital on Tuesday, May 11, released a balance showing that the operators' investments totaled R$31.1 (US$6) billion in 2020. The organization says that despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, the sector maintained investments above R$30 billion. However, the amount still resulted in a […] The post Despite pandemic impact, telecom operators invested US$6 billion in Brazil in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Police violence, a disorder difficult to eradicate in the Americas
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Police violence in the Americas is a seemingly insurmountable disease that has penetrated the entire region despite constant calls for control and respect for human rights. Countries such as the United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile have been the scene of episodes of extreme use of force, leaving dozens […] The post Analysis: Police violence, a disorder difficult to eradicate in the Americas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia would suspend extradition of ELN leaders in Cuba if peace is negotiated
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Colombian government assured this Tuesday that the extradition orders of the ELN guerrilla chiefs in Havana would be suspended if a peace process is started, which the government makes conditional on the group releasing the kidnapped and ceasing the recruitment of minors. "The extradition and arrest warrants are active, […] The post Colombia would suspend extradition of ELN leaders in Cuba if peace is negotiated appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ombudsman’s Office receives report of 42 deaths in protests in Colombia
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ombudsman’s Office has received a report of 42 deaths during the protests against the Colombian government that has completed 14 days in the country, as reported Tuesday in a document in which it also stated that 168 people reported missing are still unaccounted for. Of the 42 fatalities known […] The post Ombudsman’s Office receives report of 42 deaths in protests in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gerald Group resolves iron ore dispute with Sierra Leone
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-May-2021 US commodity trader Gerald Group will pay Sierra Leone $20 million and cede a 10% stake in an iron ore project as part of the resolution to a nearly two-year dispute that led to the shutdown of production.
Canada-Chile agreement aimed at enhancing bilateral engagement on intellectual property issues
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-May-2021 The memorandum of understanding creates a formal mechanism for the two countries to enhance bilateral engagement on IP under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Nursing unions in Paraguay criticize health management during the pandemic
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Amidst criticism of the government, Paraguay’s nursing associations and unions on Tuesday remembered the 60 colleagues who died of the coronavirus with an equal number of white chairs placed in front of the cathedral of Asuncion, where the archbishop of the capital, Edmundo Valenzuela, officiated a mass in their memory. […] The post Nursing unions in Paraguay criticize health management during the pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
With growing supply, beef market remains stable in Brazil
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Overall, pastures are degraded and cattle ranchers are not finding favorable conditions to retain animals in the pasture, leading to the peak of the fat cattle season. The physical market for fat cattle registered stable prices on Tuesday. According to Safras & Mercado analyst Fernando Henrique Iglesias, the volume of […] The post With growing supply, beef market remains stable in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican Republic has built 23 km of controversial fence on its border with Haiti
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Dominican Republic had already built 23 kilometers of fence along the border with Haiti, in work begun before President Luis Abinader announced plans to erect a fence along the entire length of the dividing line to curb immigration and smuggling. The sections built are located at the Jimani and […] The post Dominican Republic has built 23 km of controversial fence on its border with Haiti appeared first on The Rio Times.
Northern Pulp is “insolvent,” but the company that owns it, Paper Excellence, is on a $3 billion buying spree
Joan Baxter, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago
Yesterday, Paper Excellence of British Columbia announced that it was purchasing the US-headquartered pulp and paper giant, Domtar. Domtar, with corporate offices in Montreal and in South Carolina in the US, says it is “one of the largest manufacturers of pulp in the world.” It has 13 pulp and paper mills in North America and […]
Heavy rainfall and flash floods kill at least 84, destroy 2 600 homes in Afghanistan
At least 84 people have died and almost 2 600 residential houses have been destroyed as heavy rainfall and flash floods hit Afghanistan in the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) reported. Recent fatalities include six persons in Takhar...... Read more »
Israel rains downs bombs on Gaza, resistance responds with 1000-plus rockets
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 16 hours ago
Palestinian resistance group have fired a barrage of rockets at the Israeli-occupied cities in response to the regime’s continued bombardments of civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, as the death toll from the latest flare-up rises on both sides. The Islamic Jihad resistance movement’s military wing, the al-Quds Brigades, announced that 100 rockets had been fired … Continue reading Israel rains downs bombs on Gaza, resistance responds with 1000-plus rockets →
How to ensure adequate water supply for outdoor cannabis in a drought
Kristen Nichols, MJBizDaily - 17 hours ago
Water is a must for successfully producing hemp and marijuana, so making sure to have enough for the growing season and tapping into an irrigation system are critical tasks for cannabis cultivators. How to ensure adequate water supply for outdoor cannabis in a drought is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Hunger Strike Exposes Biden’s Drive To Increase US Oil Exports
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
The Biden administration claims to care about the climate crisis but it is currently allowing a dredging project to proceed in the Matagorda shipping channel to open the way for crude oil exports in Texas. Not only will this drive a surge in oil extraction, but it will also increase mercury pollution by digging in a Superfund site left by the aluminum company, Alcoa. The project will decimate the struggling local fishing industry. To stop this project, veteran activist and shrimper, Diane Wilson has been on a hunger strike since April 7. Clearing the FOG speaks with Diane about her...
Cycle Tour Exposes Adani’s Destruction Of Country
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
Australia - More than 100 people embarked on the “Tour de Carmichael”, a 105-kilometre cycle for Country through sacred Wangan and Jagalingou land to Adani’s coal mine site in the Galilee Basin in early May. They reached the mine site on May 7. The four-day action was led by Wangan and Jagalingou man, Coedie MacAvoy, son of Uncle Adrian Burragubba. “It's distressing to see the change in landscape. We don’t know what damage the mine will do to our sacred Doongmabulla Springs. That's why we're here — to expose Adani's destruction of Country,” MacAvoy said. The tour had previously s...
Defending yourself in a progressive, left-wing environment - Part 3
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 5 hours ago
This is part of an ongoing series about lessons learned in foreign countries concerning personal security and self-defense in an environment where police protection is not available or unreliable. Not all foreign techniques are appropriate to the US political, social and cultural environment. Nevertheless, by analyzing them, we may be able to discern trends and patterns that *can* be useful locally. In the previous article, we looked at South Africa during the *apartheid* era, and how people had to cope with a government that didn't care about them, and a biased, partisan pol...
Lava flow at Fagradalsfjall increases by 70 percent amid ongoing eruption, Iceland
Lava flow at the Fagradalsfjall eruption site on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has increased by around 70 percent, according to the latest data from the University of Iceland’s Institute of Earth Sciences (IES). Experts also noted that there are no signs...... Read more »
Brazilian coffee exports drop in April; CECAFÉ reinforces alert for 21/22
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Exports fell by 8.5% compared to the same month last year, totaling 3.3 million 60-kg bags. Total Brazilian coffee exports reached 3.3 million 60-kg bags in April, a drop of 8.5% compared to the same month last year, said Tuesday the Council of Brazilian Coffee Exporters (CECAFÉ), which considers the […] The post Brazilian coffee exports drop in April; CECAFÉ reinforces alert for 21/22 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Links 5/12/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Iran's Bad Luck With American Drones Proves That Stealth is King
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Drones, Middle East* Back in the day, drones were more likely to fly without an escort than they are now, and this incident is why. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Yes, the F-35 Lightning II program has been plagued by cost overruns, production setbacks, and tech hick-ups. The F-22 Raptor is far from perfect. Still, these two incidents demonstrate that stealth platforms, despite the teething issues they’ve had, provide a valuable capability that is worth the investment. Way back in 2012, an American General Atomics MQ-1, typically called “Predator” was flying...
Why Joe Biden Hasn’t Cancelled Student Loan Debt?
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Student Loan Debt, * The president’s $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, however, calls for free community college and invests more than $300 billion in expenditures toward higher education. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the meantime, the White House has provided federal student loan borrowers with a forbearance program, with the interest set at zero percent. That means the borrowed amount will not grow during this time, but the program expires Sept. 30, 2021. President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress last week for the first time, wh...
Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil popularized Bob Marley’s reggae, an artist who died 40 years ago
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Bob Marley was one of the greatest interpreters of this consciousness of exclusion, of inequality. He was the last artist to whom I devoted a deep, specific and permanent attention. Nowadays he is still one of my favorite artists to listen to," Gilberto Gil wrote on social networks on May […] The post Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil popularized Bob Marley’s reggae, an artist who died 40 years ago appeared first on The Rio Times.
More Hacks, More Baseless Accusations Against Russia
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
In January police in various countries took down the Emotet bot-network that was at that time the basic platform for some 25% of all cybercrimes. Based on hearsay Wikipedia and other had falsely attributed Emotet to Russian actors. The real people behind it were actually Ukrainians:
Land Rover begins restoring vintage cars at its Brazilian plant
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The restoration service is performed by engineers and specialists in a separate facility with a dedicated paint booth. Leaving the restoration of a classic car in the hands of its manufacturer is a type of service offered by many European manufacturers and is now offered by Land Rover in Brazil. […] The post Land Rover begins restoring vintage cars at its Brazilian plant appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pictures of a Ukrainian Dream
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Leaked info on the closed-door meeting between Blinken and Comedian-in-Charge Zelensky is no less than incandescent. Blinken seemed to have read a no holds barred riot act.
Who owns your thesis data? We do, says one university, prompting retraction
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
Here’s a story that’s likely to strike a sour chord with graduate students. A researcher in Italy has lost his 2020 paper, based on work he conducted for his doctoral thesis, after the university claimed that he didn’t have the right to publish the data. The paper, “Musical practice and BDNF plasma levels as a … Continue reading Who owns your thesis data? We do, says one university, prompting retraction
BRF says Saudi Arabia imposed new restrictions on chicken meat
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Meat producer BRF (BRFS3) on Tuesday said it is assessing the financial impact of new restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia on chicken meat sales, which will reduce the shelf life of the frozen product and its cuts from one year to three months. BRF said in a statement that the […] The post BRF says Saudi Arabia imposed new restrictions on chicken meat appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is the U.S. Navy Going Solar?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Navy, * It's trying, but there are a couple of obstacles to overcome. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* If a workable design is created, this solar energy gatherer could harvest enormous amounts of energy, at much greater efficiency than Earth-side solar arrays. In a recent press release, the Department of Defense explained the United States Space Force will be using the X-37B reusable space plane in the future for conducting experiments in space. The report detailed a rather bland experiment involving the effects of radiation from space on seeds—not exact...
Craig Murray Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
Craig Murray, an ex-British ambassador and blogger, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after being found guilty in March of contempt of court during the 2020 trial of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. He was given three weeks to turn himself into police, pending his appeal. Judge Lady Dorrian issued the sentence, she said, despite Murray’s health issues.
Leading Doctors: Governments Are ‘Scrubbing Unprecedented Numbers’ of Vaccine-Related Deaths
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Evidence reveals how the US government has deprioritized treating sick patients, choosing instead to focus on the WHO recommended strategy of social distancing, lockdowns, masking and vaccines.
Electric Airplanes Are Here – But How Long Before International Travel?
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Musk says we’ll be flying in long distance electric passenger planes in the future, but how long until this becomes a reality.
Will the United States finally decolonize Puerto Rico?
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
On April 14, 2021 the House Committee on Natural Resources held hearings on two competing bills to end Puerto Rico’s colonial status. The different bills reflect the changing political dynamics in the archipelago, as well as the Puerto Rican diaspora’s growing political clout. H.R.1522, the Puerto Rican State Admission Act, binds Congress to admit Puerto Rico into the Union if a majority vote in favor of doing so in a special referendum. H.R. 2070, the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act, authorizes the insular legislature to convene a semi-permanent status convention where elected d...
苦いものと甘いもの - M.N. Hopkins ホプキンスの見解
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
肉体にとって、苦味は健康へのきっかけとなることが多く、甘味は病気へのきっかけとなることが多い。 感情体の場合は、その逆です。 甘いものは健康を促進し、苦いものは病気を促進します。 スピリットにとっては、苦いものも甘いものも人間の経験の一部に過ぎません。 魂の視点では、ある意味、苦いものは甘いものと一緒に受け止めます。 このことを知っていれば、変化とは自分の参照点を変えることです。 苦くても甘くても、どこから見るかによって、有益にも有害にも中立にもなるのです。 *© **2017 **M.N. Hopkins* *注:*私はある人のことを考えていました。その人は、自分がこの世で果たすべきだと信じている役割を達成できなかったこと、もっと言えば、他人が自分をアドバイザーやグルとして受け入れてくれなかったことで、人生にとても苦い思いをしていました。 非現実的な期待やエゴ指向の思考について考えていたところ、苦いものと甘いものの関係が頭に浮かびました。 多くの治療法は苦いものですが、甘いものは病気になる可能性があります。感情レベルでは全く逆です。 スピリットに関しては、すべてがこの世界での生活の一部です。 昨晩と今朝、このことについて考え、書き留めた結果、上記のような洞察が得られました。 *To read the original insight in Eng...
苦与甜 - M.N. Hopkins 霍普金斯的洞察力
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
对于身体来说,苦味往往是健康的催化剂,甜味往往是疾病的催化剂。 对于情感的身体来说,情况正好相反。 甜味促进健康,苦味促进疾病。 对精神来说,苦和甜只是人类经验的一部分。 在某种意义上,从灵魂的角度来看,我们是苦尽甘来的。 知道了这一点,改变就是改变一个人的参考点。 苦或甜是有益的、有害的或中性的,这取决于我们从哪里看。 *© **2017 M.N. Hopkins* *注:*我在想一个人,他对生活如此痛苦,没有实现他认为应该在这个世界上扮演的角色,或者更好地说,没有让别人接受他作为顾问或大师。 我反思了不切实际的期望和自我导向的思维,苦和甜之间的关系突然出现在我的脑海中。 许多治疗的药方都是苦的,而甜食会导致疾病。在情感层面上,情况恰恰相反。 就精神而言,这都是这个世界上生活的一部分。 我想了一下,并在昨晚和今天早上写下了一些想法,上面的见解就是结果。 *To read the original insight in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2017/12/bitter-sweet-insight-from-mn-hopkins.html*
Đắng và Ngọt - Một cái nhìn sâu sắc từ MN Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*Đối với cơ thể vật lý, vị đắng thường là chất xúc tác cho sức khỏe và vị ngọt thường là chất xúc tác cho bệnh tật. **Đối với thể cảm thì ngược lại. **Vị ngọt thúc đẩy sức khỏe và vị đắng thúc đẩy bệnh tật. **Đối với Linh, đắng cay ngọt bùi chỉ là một phần trải nghiệm của con người. **Theo một khía cạnh nào đó từ góc nhìn của một Linh hồn, chúng ta chấp nhận cái đắng với cái ngọt. **Biết được điều này, thay đổi là vấn đề thay đổi quan điểm của một người. **Đắng hoặc ngọt có lợi hoặc có hại hoặc trung tính tùy thuộc vào nơi chúng ta đang xem. * *© **2017 M.N. Hopkins * *Lưu ý: ...
M5.9 earthquake hits near the coast of Guatemala and El Salvador
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit near the coast of Guatemala and El Salvador at 08:45 UTC on May 12, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 46 km (28 miles). EMSC is reporting M5.9 at a depth of 60 km (37 miles). The epicenter was...... Read more »
Largest scientific structure in Brazil, Sirius ‘opens its doors’ to the public with virtual guided tour
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The event is scheduled for next Monday, May 17, starting at 10 AM, and celebrates the International Day of Light. The Campinas (SP) super-laboratory uses synchrotron light to unveil the structure of the most diverse materials at the scale of atoms and molecules. The National Center for Research in Energy […] The post Largest scientific structure in Brazil, Sirius ‘opens its doors’ to the public with virtual guided tour appeared first on The Rio Times.
Panic and Mass Hysteria: Northern Italy’s Avoidable ‘Pandemic’ in March 2020
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*Corona Committee* | Few in media and government have dared to take a closer look at what really happened and why.
Marked differences among Latin American countries condemning terrorism and those questioning Israel
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba, Venezuela and Argentina have challenged the actions of the Israeli government while other nations in the region have rejected the extremists and called for dialogue to reduce tensions. The international community has called for calm and Muslim countries have expressed their indignation at what is the worst eruption of […] The post Marked differences among Latin American countries condemning terrorism and those questioning Israel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Not Fooling Anyone: Iran Tried to Pass This Russian Jet Off as New
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Fighter Jets, Middle East* Stealth is something that Iran just doesn’t do. In fact, capable and domestically-produced military planes are also something they don’t do. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Iran has a long history of claiming old (and foreign) platforms are totally new and 100 percent domestically manufactured. Back in 2014, photos surfaced of a new subsonic combat trainer/light attack aircraft that, predictably, Iran claimed was domestically produced. A close look shows an airframe that is very much similar to Russia’s produced Yakovlev Yak-130, a ...
Why You May Never See Your Stimulus Payment
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payments, * The number of checks sent out now represents more than 85 percent of the $450 billion total earmarked for stimulus funds. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The fastest way to get a stimulus check, though, is still via direct deposit, which requires one to have an open bank account. Considering that, the IRS has been encouraging individuals to set up a free account at a local bank. The Internal Revenue Service has confirmed in its latest press release that approximately one hundred sixty-four million $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks, w...
Rio Prosecutor’s Office creates task force on Jacarezinho massacre pressured by public opinion and human rights groups
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The group is to investigate allegations of police abuse. "It was the baptism of fire of Bolsonarism with a bloodbath," says a social scientist about governor Cláudio Castro's support for the operation. In the police and prosecutors' offices, signs of uneasiness with the Federal Supreme Court (STF) build up. The […] The post Rio Prosecutor’s Office creates task force on Jacarezinho massacre pressured by public opinion and human rights groups appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela’s PDVSA Seeks Private Partners to Return to 1998 Output Levels
Venezuela’s state-run oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) may need as much as $58 billion to reactivate its oil production and go back to levels seen in 1998, a year before the late President Hugo Chavez came to power when they averaged 3.4 million barrels per day (bpd).
Dua Lipa is Big Winner at BRIT Awards
Dua Lipa emerged on Tuesday as the big winner at the gala BRIT Awards ceremony, adding the best British female solo artist and best album prizes – for “Future Nostalgia” – to her professional’s credits.
Barcelona’s LaLiga Title Push Fizzles with Draw vs. Levante
FC Barcelona led Levante 2-0 at half-time on Tuesday only to end up settling for a 3-3 draw, a result that could spell the end of its hopes of winning the LaLiga title.
Muguruza Confirms Tokyo Olympics Participation amid Peers’ Misgivings
Spanish two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza confirmed on Tuesday her plans to participate in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, even as countryman Rafael Nadal and other tennis players have questioned whether the Summer Games can be safely organized.
Djokovic, Muguruza Advance at Italian Open; Schwartzman’s Struggles Continue
Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic kicked off his Italian Open title defense on Tuesday with a hard-fought 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory over American Taylor Fritz.
Venezuelan High Court Asks Spain to Extradite Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuela’s Supreme Court (TSJ) reported on Tuesday that it has asked Spain to extradite opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who fled the South American country clandestinely in late October 2020 by crossing the border into Colombia.
New App Helps Match Chilean Voters with Candidates
A total of 1,373 candidates are in the running to be selected to draft a new Chilean constitution, including independents, activists, professionals and academics, and voters are being called to the polls this weekend to select 155 of them to serve on the committee.
Man City Clinches Title with Leicester Win over Man United
Manchester City clinched its third Premier League title in four years on Tuesday as Leicester City defeated Manchester United 2-1, making it mathematically impossible for the Red Devils to overtake the “noisy neighbors.”
Dominican Army Quietly Building Haiti Border Fence
The Dominican Republic has already built 23 kilometers (14 miles) of fence on its border with the impoverished nation of Haiti, a project begun without fanfare prior to President Luis Abinader’s announcement of plans for a frontier-long barrier.
Brazil Recommends Suspending Use of Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine on Pregnant Women
Brazil’s National Health Monitoring Agency (Anvisa) is recommending an “immediate” halt to the use of the anti-COVID vaccine developed by AstraZeneca to vaccinate pregnant women.
RNA Emerges as Diagnostic Tool
With science in the headlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers around the world are looking at the possibility that a focus on extracellular RNA can offer a non-invasive alternative for early diagnosis of cancer and other serious illnesses.
New Zealand Swings from Record Heat to Record Cold + New Study shows Antarctic Sea Ice is GROWING
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago
Reject politicized narratives of linear warming. Instead, prepare for the next big freeze. Climate is cyclic, after all. #GSM The post New Zealand Swings from Record Heat to Record Cold + New Study shows Antarctic Sea Ice is GROWING appeared first on Electroverse.
Seven Sea Dogs
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
The Dogs During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), her Majesty was served by naval commanders who were celebrated for their courage and skill. These men have collectively been called her sea dogs. Many were related, and most hailed from England’s West Country. While all served the queen as naval commanders, they […] The post Seven Sea Dogs appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Corpses Feared to Be COVID-19 Victims Wash Up in Ganges River
Dozens of bodies have been washing up on the banks of the Ganges river, officials said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan Observes Day of Mourning for Victims of School Bombing
Afghanistan observed on Tuesday a day of national mourning for the 85 victims, most of them young girls, of an attack on a girls’ school in Kabul on Saturday, ahead of a three-day Eid ceasefire with the Taliban.
Several Children Killed in School Shooting in Russia
Nine people, including eight children, were killed in a shooting at a school in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday, officials said.
Buenos Aires Official Casts Doubt on Copa America In-Stadium Attendance
The health minister of Argentina’s capital, Fernan Quiros, cast doubt on Tuesday on the possibility of in-stadium fan attendance at the Copa America, an international soccer competition that determines the champion of South America.
Mexico Focuses on Vaccine Drive as Pandemic Lets Up
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown signs of easing in Mexico, one of the worst-hit countries in the world, allowing the government to focus on its drive to procure and administer vaccines.
Buffon to Leave Juventus at Season’s End
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced on Tuesday he would leave Juventus at the end of the current season, but he has yet to decide his next move.
Rome’s Central Park Turns into Open-Air Show of Contemporary Art
Rome’s Villa Borghese park, also known as the city’s “green lung,” will be filled with displays of contemporary art from Tuesday.
Nadal Casts Doubt on Tokyo 2020 Participation
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal cast doubts on Tuesday over his participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer due to the pandemic.
Police Brutality: Scourge of the Americas
Violence by police forces is a scourge of societies across the Americas, an apparently incurable social ill that has penetrated much of the continent despite widespread calls for gun control and greater respect for human rights.
UN Denounces Israel’s Use of Force as 5,000 Reserve Soldiers Called Up
Israel has unnecessarily and disproportionately used force against Palestinians protesting the possible eviction of Palestinian families from an East Jerusalem neighborhood, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday amid an uptick of deadly violence in the region.
Spain Looks to the Future after End of Emergency Laws, Curfew
Spain’s state of alarm is “in the past” and it is time for the country to “look to the future” and focus on its vaccination campaign, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.
Indian Hospital Struggles to Cope as Up to 200 COVID-19 Patients Show Up Daily
The Indian health system has collapsed and the hospitals are unable to deal with the “tsunami” of new coronavirus patients seeking admission, as is the case with the Spanish Vicente Ferrer Foundation (FVF) hospital that can only accept a few of the 200 infected people that arrive daily.
Queen’s Speech: UK Government Sets Focus on ‘National Recovery’
Queen Elizabeth II said on Tuesday the United Kingdom’s government would focus its agenda on a “national recovery” to make the country stronger and more prosperous than before the pandemic.
Nissan Lost $4.1 Billion in 2020, 33% Less Year-on-Year
Japanese vehicle manufacturer Nissan Motor recorded 448-billion-yen ($4.1-billion) net loss in 2020, a year-on-year decrease of 33 percent, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced on Tuesday.
Madrid’s Teatro Real Takes Home Coveted Opera Company of the Year Award
Madrid’s Teatro Real scooped the most-coveted prize at the International Opera Awards.
Italy’s ‘Slow’ Return to Post-Pandemic Tourism
Tourists are slowly returning to Italy after an easing of restrictions following a decrease in coronavirus cases, but despite the country’s reopening, figures don’t compare to the usually flooded streets of one of the most visited countries in the world.
Iniesta Extends His Vessel Kobe Contract
Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta announced on Tuesday he had extended his contract with Japanese team Vissel Kobe by two years.
Pakistan Will Not Allow US Bases on Its Soil after Afghan Pullout
Pakistan said on Tuesday that it will not allow the presence of United States’ military bases or troops on its soil after the US pullout from Afghanistan, set to be completed by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of Washington’s invasion of the country.
China’s Separation Line on Everest Triggers Controversy in Nepal
A controversy has broken out in Nepal over China’s plans to create a separation line at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent climbers from the Nepalese side mingling with those ascending from the Tibetan side over fears of COVID-19 infections.
Two Political Prisoners Die in Overcrowded Philippine Prisons in 3 Days
In the most saturated prison system in the world, shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic, two political prisoners have died in the Philippines in the last three days, raising the claims for humanitarian releases by relatives of prisoners of conscience.
Myanmar People Continue Resistance 100 Days after Military Coup
The Myanmar people expressed defiantly on Tuesday once again their rejection of the military junta in protests held in several parts of the country 100 days after the coup despite brutal repression by the security forces.
At Least 11 COVID-19 Patients Die from Oxygen Shortage in Indian Hospital
At least 11 coronavirus patients died from lack of oxygen in a hospital in southern India, after the tanker bringing medical oxygen was delayed, in what is the latest incident of this type in the country amid an unprecedented health crisis, official sources reported on Tuesday.
CIA Scheme to Capture Bin Laden Led to Vaccination Drop in Pakistan, Study Says
A fake vaccination campaign orchestrated by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to capture Osama bin Laden in 2011 resulted in a significant decrease in immunization rates in Pakistan, according to a study published on Tuesday.
China’s Population Grew 5.38% in Last 10 Years to 1.4 Billion
China’s population grew by 5.38 percent in the last 10 years to reach 1.4 billion inhabitants, the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Tuesday.
Second-earliest rainy season start on record in SW Japan
This year's rainy season in SW Japan has started almost a full month earlier than normal, becoming the 2nd earliest rainy season on record. "It's definitely interesting to watch because the earlier the rainy season front gets toward the north, the...... Read more »
Pandemic Divergence: The Social and Economic Costs of Covid-19
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
An early stab at a Covid ledger. Not pretty.
Never Got Your Stimulus Payment? Don’t Miss Out on $1,400
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *$1400 Stimulus Payments, * Despite the fact that roughly 85 percent of all stimulus checks now have been disbursed, there are still plenty of reports suggesting that many U.S. taxpayers haven’t seen the funds that they are entitled to. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *To request a trace, first call the IRS at 800-919-9835 or mail or fax a completed Form 3911, “Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.” If the trace request was done over the phone, then one no longer has to fill out Form 3911. According to their most up-to-date press release, the Internal Revenue...
The F-117 Nighthawk: How America's Stealth Journey Took Off
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *F-117 Nighthawk, Middle East* The F-117s are weird jets. But they're flying again. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It became apparent to the United States’ war planners that if NATO bombers and fighters were to fly against the Warsaw Pact, a massive amount of airframes would be lost due to the Soviet Union’s extensive surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft arsenals, which would likely be networked together to more effectively fight-flight groups. Something had to be done. In order to counter Soviet air defenses, Lockheed dreamed up the world’s first stealt...
Joe Biden Must Forgive Student Loan Debt
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Student Loan Debt, * Democrats and higher education advocacy groups have urged the White House to swiftly pass a student loan cancellation bill to alleviate a massive financial burden for borrowers who may be struggling from the economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Cancelling student debt would disproportionately help borrowers of color, respond to the coronavirus crisis, and provide much needed economic relief and stimulus. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) renewed her student loan forgiveness efforts this w...
We're Still Waiting on Iran's Hormuz Destroyer
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Destroyer, Middle East* How certain are we that this isn't just another Iranian copycat? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* In addition to anti-ship missiles, the Hormuz project would have defensive weapons for targets nearer to the ship, four Gatling guns, and a conventional 76 millimeter gun at the bow. In November of 2019, Iran showed off a small model of a new weapons project, the Hormuz destroyer. Some photos of which can be seen on Twitter. The hull is a trimaran design. A Trimaran design has one main hull, like a conventional ship, as well as two smaller o...
Want Another Stimulus Payment for Your Family? One Thing Might Help.
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Plus-Up Payment, * The IRS has once again pointed to the importance of filing taxes if people want to receive their stimulus funds in a timely fashion. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A special note has been sent out to Americans who do not receive federal benefits or typically file tax returns because the agency needs their payment information, such as bank account and routing numbers, to disburse the cash. Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed in its latest press release that 1.1 million more coronavirus stimulus checks worth roughly ...
When wildlife and the economy flourish together: A case from India
Vijay Raj Jayaraj, CFACT - 19 hours ago
India has not only grown economically stronger, but also managed to save many of its species through effective data-driven conservative programs and is continuing to find ways to save endangered species. The post When wildlife and the economy flourish together: A case from India appeared first on CFACT.

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