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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.

Friday, November 12, 2021

12 November - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10 pm MST

The Duran21 hours ago
Regime-change in Belarus – now following the same script as Syria 2015
Over the past week, the Western mainstream media, in a break from its usual coverage of COVID-19 and the current COP26 climate summit, has devoted a considerable amount of focus to the ongoing migrant crisis at the Belarus-Poland border – in which thousands of African and Middle Eastern migrants, many of whom are fleeing the […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Who tried to kill Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhami?
Who tried to kill Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhami? Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Iraq’s National Security Council formed a committee to investigate the assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, who was targeted on early Sunday morning by three explosives-laden drones, two of which were intercepted. Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Iraq’s […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Phil Ivey And The Racial Wealth Gap
Next time you hear Joy Reid or some other race-hustler whining about a so-called racial wealth gap, you can rebuff this ludicrous argument with two words: Phil Ivey. Who is Phil Ivey? The dude in the photograph. He is also one of the best poker players in the world if not history with well over […] read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
UK: Vaxxed Dying at a 6-Times Higher Rate than Unvaxxed; US Vaxxed have 18% Higher Death Rate
Data from the UK revealed people who have been double jabbed against COVID-19 are dying at a rate 6-times higher than unvaccinated people! In the US, the number of Americans who died between January 2021 and August 2021 is 18% higher than the average death rate between 2015 and 2019. read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
Former Green Beret Veteran, who Is a January 6 Capitol Prisoner, Announces Hunger Strike
Brown was at the Capitol protest, but he never entered the building. He was arrested in September for being on the grounds. He believes he is targeted because he blew the whistle on the FBI. He has commenced a hunger strike against his imprisonment until his liberty is restored. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil: LATAM recovers, significantly increases its domestic flight offer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In total, there are 541 LATAM domestic flights per day in Brazil. Overall, the increase will enable the company to strengthen its Brazilian air network and prepare to meet the 2021-2022 peak season demand. LATAM has now surpassed the 44 domestic airports it served in Brazil before the pandemic, as […] The post Brazil: LATAM recovers, significantly increases its domestic flight offer appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
COP26: MERCOSUR countries create group on climate change
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement to welcome the announcement, made at a meeting of the four countries' Environment Ministers. "This is the first time that the four MERCOSUR members have joined forces in favor of the search for common and effective solutions to the climate change issue. […] The post COP26: MERCOSUR countries create group on climate change appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
São Paulo Grand Prix: Brazil’s unstable weather could affect Mercedes-Red Bull dispute
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Max Verstappen secured a 19-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the fight for the Formula 1 drivers' championship by winning last Sunday's race in Mexico, marking his second victory in three weeks. Red Bull also reduced Mercedes' lead in the constructors' championship as Sergio Pérez finished 3rd, narrowing the constructor's […] The post São Paulo Grand Prix: Brazil’s unstable weather could affect Mercedes-Red Bull dispute appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Argentina posts 3.5% inflation in October and accumulates 41.8% in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 12-month increase in the cost of living stood at 52.1%, a figure that once again confirms that the South American country is experiencing one of the world's highest inflation rates. The cost of living is soaring again despite the fact that the government has implemented a price freeze on […] The post Argentina posts 3.5% inflation in October and accumulates 41.8% in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
Los Angeles Police Dept (LAPD) Advises City Residents to ‘Cooperate and Comply’ with Robbers
From the official release: "Due to an increase in violent street robberies, Robbery-Homicide Division has become aware of an ongoing crime trend of follow-home robberies. Suspects have been locating victims in Los Angeles, following them, and then committing the robberies as the victim arrives home or at their business." read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Rio de Janeiro is the second most posted World Heritage Site on Instagram
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city of Rio de Janeiro ranked as the second most popular destination among the 145 places listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites. It was the scene of over 45 million posts on Instagram, second only to Rome. The survey was conducted by UK company Design Bundles, which recently analyzed […] The post Rio de Janeiro is the second most posted World Heritage Site on Instagram appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Increased flow of migrants from Brazil and Venezuela to northern Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some arrive with the purpose of heading to other nearby borders and others with the goal of settling in the municipality receiving them. On November 11, 150 people of Brazilian and Venezuelan origin arrived at the Juventud 2000 shelter in the Tijuana's Zona Norte neighborhood, and left within two hours. […] The post Increased flow of migrants from Brazil and Venezuela to northern Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Dollar down to R$5.40 and closes at its lowest in 40 days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The commercial dollar closed Thursday, November 11, selling at R$5,404, down R$0,096 (-1.74%). At the day's minimum, at around 2:15 PM, the price reached R$5.39. The currency is at its lowest value since October 1, after closing at R$5.369, and saw its largest daily drop since September 9, when it […] The post Dollar down to R$5.40 and closes at its lowest in 40 days appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Armed Forces begin third phase of largest military operation in Brazil in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Under the Ministry of Defense's coordination, approximately 5,000 military personnel, 1,000 vehicles, airplanes and helicopters from the Navy, Army, and Brazilian Air Force (FAB) are taking part in the cities of Rosário do Sul and Bagé, in Rio Grande do Sul. At the São Borja Training Field, in Rosário do […] The post Armed Forces begin third phase of largest military operation in Brazil in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know23 hours ago
Austrian Brothel Offers Vaccines With Benefits in Free Sex for the Vaxxed Campaign
Sex Star Sauna Club is offering 30-minute vouchers with “lady of their choice” with every COVID vaccine put into an arm on the premises until the end of November, when the vaccine rules take effect. In read more
Does the United States Stand a Chance Against Russia in a Ground War?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Russia, Eurasia* Let’s just hope the two sides never meet. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In a matchup between American and Russian infantry forces, American forces have a decisive advantage in firepower. The United States and Russia field two of the most powerful armies in the world. Heavily mechanized and salted with combat veterans, the U.S. Army and Russian Ground Forces have spent the better part of the last fifteen years not only chasing guerrillas from Afghanistan to Syria, but also fighting conventional-style wars in Iraq and Georgia. Now, as tensions b... read more
Learn from the Best: Did U.S. Navy Strategy Inform the Chinese Navy?
*James Holmes* *Naval Warfare, China, United States* If Fortress China’s coastal-defense-on-steroids pans out, it can accomplish the goal Roosevelt envisioned for shore gunnery—shielding China’s coastlines on a grand scale while freeing the fleet for expeditionary endeavors in remote seas. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: While battleship design constituted the focal point for deliberations, President Roosevelt ascended his bully pulpit to hold forth about larger strategic matters. Matters such as this: a common question before would-be seafaring societies is whether they sho... read more
War News Updates21 hours ago
UAE, Bahrain, Israel And US Conduct First Joint Naval Exercises
A US Navy drone flies over as Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) Abdulrahman Al Fadhel takes part in joint naval exercise between US 5th Fleet Command and Bahraini forces, on 26 October 2021 (AFP) *Times of Israel: **Israel, UAE, Bahrain, US hold major Red Sea drill ‘to counter Iran’s aggression’* *Naval exercise represents first public military cooperation between Jerusalem and Manama; comes amid growing tensions with Tehran at sea * The navies of Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain launched a joint exercise in the Red Sea this week, in response to t... read more
Dances With Bears21 hours ago
NO HANDCUFFS, NO NOVICHOK — EU CONFIRMS THERE ARE NO EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANTS — BRITISH PROSECUTORS CAUGHT LYING
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with British government officials. state prosecutors, and police have lied repeatedly in announcements over the past three years that they have issued European Arrest Warrants charging three Russian military officers with attempted murder using the Novichok chemical weapon against targets in England. The three Russians have been named in official British press […] read more
Untitled
* Bribery? NY to Give Out 50 Full Rides to State Colleges, But Only Vaccinated Kids Can Enter to Win* The FDA recently authorized the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. Now, the state of New York is trying to entice parents to get their children vaccinated. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that vaccinated children will be eligible for a full scholarship to any two- or four-year New York public university. Parents can enter a drawing for their child to win the “Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate” scholarship over the next five weeks. Fifty children will ... read more
War News Updates22 hours ago
President Biden Refers To Baseball Legend Satchel Paige As “The Great Negro At The Time."
President Biden refers to baseball legend Satchel Paige as “the great negro at the time." pic.twitter.com/9SolHPcrng — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 11, 2021 *WNU Editor: *WTF!?!?!? read more
Gregory Mannarino, "The Fed. Made A Mistake? They Are Trapped? They Lost Control? How About NO! This Is All By Design"
Gregory Mannarino, PM 11/11/21: *"The Fed. Made A Mistake? They Are Trapped? * *They Lost Control? How About NO! This Is All By Design"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
The Accounting Consultant Next Trap
Don’t let an SEO company convince you that Search Engine Advertising and marketing or SEM is identical factor as SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION. SEM includes pricey and generally ineffective Pay-per-Click (PPC) campaigns by Google’s AdWords. The rationale that PPC campaigns are so ineffective is: Within the meantime, make certain the conditions are safe for the pets; if they don’t seem to be, you’ll have to transfer them to protected place. In cases like this, I usually check with the emergency contact or convey the pets to my location. In any case, the pet can’t be left in an unsafe ... read more
Gerald Celente, "Trends in The News 11/11/21"
*Strong Language Alert!* *Gerald Celente, "Trends in The News 11/11/21"* "The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over fear and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What’s Next in these increasingly turbulent times." - https://trendsresearch.com/ read more
Grow nutritious microgreens for better overall health
Microgreens are all the rage right now, and for good reason. These edible seedlings are excellent sources of fiber and essential micronutrients, as well as powerful plant compounds. Usually, microgreens are enjoyed as part of salads because of their fresh flavor and crisp texture. However, they can also be added to soups, pasta, sandwiches, meat mains and … Continue reading Grow nutritious microgreens for better overall health → read more
Other news
Let artichokes be your “armor” – how this intriguing food protects against serious diseases Relieve arthritis and prevent cancer with THIS incredible plant Athletes Around the World are contracting Heart Problems US Children’s Hospitals and Infants with Cardiac Issues The Halloween event that turned into something else read more
Cairns News22 hours ago
Dr. Peter McCullough Issues Emergency Warning: Vaccine Created Spike Protein
Dr. Peter McCullough joins The Alex Jones Show to issue a warning to the public and expose corruption behind the growing medical tyranny state. read more
OrientalReview.org22 hours ago
FW de Klerk: A Negotiator Before Defeat
Rarely is the pragmatist admired. Be it in policy or politics, such a figure induces suspicion, a concern that principles will have to be subordinated to broader goals. True dreamers and visionaries, for all their glaring faults, can take the accolades; the pragmatists can be given lower pegging. These differences […] read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
November 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 297
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post November 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 297 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Friday November 12th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Friday November 12th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
11/11/11
November 11, 1911 was one of the most extreme days on record. On November 11, 1911 (remembered easily for now as “11/11/11”), the afternoon temperature in Oklahoma City reached a record high for the date of 83, before plunging 66 … Continue reading → read more
Tony Abbott: ‘education or indoctrination?’
Although we sound like a broken record here at ADVANCE, Tony Abbott is the Prime Minister we lost too soon; and if you’re as upset as we are about his ousting please send a kind letter to GPO Box 36, SYDNEY NSW 2000 or email malcolm.turnbull@aph.gov.au. read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
China's Xi Jinping cements his status with historic resolution He is only the third leader to issue a "historical resolution" after Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaopinghttps://t.co/0lJv34j1nK — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 12, 2021 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party.#AFPgraphics timeline of major events during 100 years of China's communist party. Top Communist Party leaders have passed Xi Jinping's resolution on upholding "the correct view of party history" pic.twitter.com/x4LJLUTEWV — AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 12, 2021 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and senio... read more
balance1023 hours ago
a few notes to Veterans Day USA
1) Dr. Ruby on German vaxxed blood smeer photos: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrVA1eg1I1hgj4Aioz7w8QF;_ylu=c2VjA3NlYXJjaAR2dGlkAw--;_ylc=X1MDOTY3ODEzMDcEX3IDMgRhY3RuA2NsawRjc3JjcHZpZANjUmFPX1RFd0xqS1VYbmNNWVkycVl3Sl9NakExTGdBQUFBQnByZTl2BGZyA3lmcC10BGZyMgNzYS1ncARncHJpZAM1N3pKZXd4UlRUMmtWeERycE9wdl9BBG5fcnNsdAM2MARuX3N1Z2cDMQRvcmlnaW4DdmlkZW8uc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMARwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAwRxc3RybAMxNARxdWVyeQNqYW5lcnVieSUyMGRyLgR0X3N0bXADMTYzNjY4NTAwMw--?p=janeruby+dr.&ei=UTF-8&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=yfp-t#id=56&vid=d08a6913d6afa6962dceb82b55d9c5e2&acti... read more
Need To Know23 hours ago
Colorado: Investigation Finds Middle School Teachers Ordered Students to Tape Masks to Faces
An investigation found that four Chinook Trail teachers “did not tape the masks on the students themselves, but say the teachers directed the students to do so.” read more
China's Navy is Adding New Submarines at a Staggering Rate
*David Axe* *People's Liberation Army Navy, China* American submarines are considered more advanced than their Chinese counterparts, but are increasingly outnumbered. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Chinese navy in 2020 operates around 34 of the latest Type 039 SSKs. As additional SSKs enter the fleet, they’re supplanting obsolete Type 035 boats that basically are copies of Soviet *Romeo*-class boats dating from the early 1960s. The Chinese navy’s submarine force isn’t getting much bigger. But it is getting a whole lot better. That’s the conclusion of the U.S. Congression... read more
Biden's Foreign Policy Is Rooted in His Domestic Dreams
*Mark Episkopos* *Joe Biden Foreign Policy, World* Biden seeks to renegotiate the basic purpose of U.S. foreign policy over the course of his presidency. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Just as the White House has advanced a flurry of progressive legislation in Biden’s first weeks in office, so too must the State Department pressure foreign governments into adopting progressive social policies. President Joe Biden took to the State Department earlier this week to chart a radical new course for the United States. In a February 4 speech on “America’s Place in the World,” Biden... read more
Saudi Arabia Wants These 5 Weapons from Russia
*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Military, Middle East* Saudi Arabia wants to create a domestic defense industry. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Saudi Arabia is among several Middle Eastern states that have expressed interest in license-producing modern AK rifle variants. Riyadh struck a deal in 2019 with Russian defense giant Rostec to domestically produce the AK-103, an AK-74M derivative chambered in 7.62×39mm, whilst also agreeing to import large numbers of the rifle. The Biden administration has announced a temporary freeze on arms sales to Saudi Arabia, part of President Biden... read more
The Experimental Cold War Aircraft That Inspired America’s V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor
*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Military, United States* [image: By en-wiki, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1032075] Though unsuccessful, the plane was not in vain. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Though unsuccessful, the X-18’s purpose as medium-range transport was resurrected in the late 1980s and 1990s with the development of the V-22 Osprey The X-series of planes was a series of experimental research aircraft developed mostly by NASA and the U.S. Air Force to explore flight characteristics of new airframe designs. In the late 1940s and 1950s, the X-seri... read more
Need To Know23 hours ago
Bill Gates Warns of Smallpox Terror Attacks as He Seeks Tens of Billions for Research
Gates advocated for a Task Force that could cost $1 billion per year to do surveillance and to engage in ‘germ games’ to prepare nations for bio-terrorism such as smallpox attacks on airports. He warned that bioterrorism caused epidemics could be worse than naturally occurring ones. read more
"Inflation is the Highest Tax - We Are Being Taxed to Oblivion"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly 11/11/21: *"Inflation is the Highest Tax - * *We Are Being Taxed to Oblivion*" "Inflation is out of control. This is truly the highest tax that we pay. The worst problem is that there is no control to it. We don’t know when it’s going to end and how high it will go." read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Troops march during a full honors procession honoring the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, November 11. Sarah Silbiger/Pool *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Veterans Day across America* (Reuters). read more
naked capitalism23 hours ago
On the Duty to Obstruct
A recap of the progressive punt on the Build Back Better bill and the contention that duty demands much more radical action. read more
balance1023 hours ago
Who but Polly?:
at 1:30 and 7:30 the screenshots show around 7:30 of the video:...... https://videobanned.nl/aiovg_videos/emergency-big-tech-soros-gates-auditing-election-did-mail-in-ballots-14-11-2020/ ……………………...................................... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 11 November 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
More people infected in Salmonella outbreak traced to salami stick snacks
Health officials have confirmed that 10 more patients have been infected from Salmonella in an outbreak traced to salami sticks, and almost 60 tons of the product is now under recall. The patient total stands at 31, according to a recall notice posted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). That total is... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
Government wants frivolous, sovereign citizen-type arguments kept out of court
analysis The 4th floor of the Holmes Building in Easton, PA, is the location of the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania. Not everyone attending that court today may agree on where it is or even the court’s jurisdiction. Maybe the United States of America is no longer there. Amos Miller and his Miller’s Organic... Continue Reading read more
COP 26: Planet Saved, Now What?
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ A hugely funny thing happened on the outskirts of COP 26. The press seems to have missed this huge news, but the Paris Accord’s goal of keeping global warming below 2 degrees has now been met. Well okay, it has just been promised by politicians. But if you take political […] read more
Congress’ Wasteful Spending Spree Must End With Infrastructure Bill
By David Ditch ~ Last weekend, the House finally passed the nearly $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. The vote followed months of tedious back-and-forth drama between various factions within the Democratic Party. Ideally, that would be the final act in an overly long spending spree from Congress that began last year, but there’s an all-too-real chance […] read more
Kroger recalls 19 baked goods because of metal fragment contamination
The Kroger Co. is recalling certain Country Oven baked goods because of possible metal fragments in starch used to manufacture the products The recalled products were distributed in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oregon, Arkansas, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Lousiana, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada,... Continue Reading read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Mike Yeadon – Timetable to Tyranny
Posted on October 23, 2021 by Administrator Mike Yeadon, ex-Pfizer scientist sent this out. We are approaching Stage 5:Phase 5: Establish chaos and Martial law. (November 2021-March 2022)and most people still think we are going back to normal!? The pathway to new world order … By Mike Yeadon (henrymakow.com) – https://messanonews.com/2021/10/mike-yeadon-timetable-to-tyranny/ Phase 1: Simulate a threat and create fear. […] read more
The Rag Blog1 day ago
Harry Targ : EDUCATION | Rethinking the university in an age of educational crisis
Looking back and moving forward. By Harry Targ | The Rag Blog | November 11, 2021 Harry Targ will join Thorne Dreyer to discuss issues raised in this article on Rag Radio, Friday, November 12, 2-3 p.m. (CT) on KOOP … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
(Mostly) Safe and 32% Effective ®
Just another antivaxxer. Thread. read more
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
Why worry about civil liberties when there’s a mob to pacify?
SDA regular, William McNally has written a comprehensive article entitled Vaccine Mandates: Civil Liberties Trampled by a Panicked Mob: Like many other Ontario universities, my university is requiring all students, staff and faculty to take the Covid-19 vaccine. As I write this, faculty and staff in Ontario are losing their jobs and students are being… Continue reading → read more
November 12, 2021: Reader Tips
This evening we travel back in time to 1975 to watch the pilot episode of S.W.A.T. Bonus points if your can identify one of the police officers in the opening scene. Your best tips of the past day are most appreciated! read more
Musical Interlude: 2002, "River Of Stars"
*Full screen recommended.* *2002, "River Of Stars"* read more
Israeli Defense Firm Unveils New Defensive Electronic Warfare Systems
IAI's Scorpius system (photo credit: IAI) *Jerusalem Post:* *IAI unveils new defensive electronic warfare systems* Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled a family of new electronic warfare systems to combat a range of threats with targeted beams. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled a family of new electronic warfare (EW) systems on Thursday which can combat a range of threats, including UAVs, ships, missiles and radar systems. The Scorpius family of systems scans the entire surrounding area for targets and deploys narrowly focused beams to interfere with multiple threat... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"NGC 1333 is seen in visible light as a reflection nebula, dominated by bluish hues characteristic of starlight reflected by interstellar dust. A mere 1,000 light-years distant toward the heroic constellation Perseus, it lies at the edge of a large, star-forming molecular cloud. This telescopic close-up spans about two full moons on the sky or just over 15 light-years at the estimated distance of NGC 1333. It shows details of the dusty region along with telltale hints of contrasty red emission from Herbig-Haro objects, jets and shocked glowing gas emanating from recently formed star... read more
"An Insider Revealed Containers Piled Up As Far As The Eye Can See As Supply Chain Crisis Deepens"
*Full screen recommended.* *"An Insider Revealed Containers Piled Up As Far As * *The Eye Can See As Supply Chain Crisis Deepens"* by Epic Economist "Last year the US economy suddenly ground into a halt. This year, things eventually picked up speed and started moving again, but only to get stuck in the biggest logjam ever recorded in our nation's history. Our supply chains are suffering from extended disruptions and the severity of this crisis is already apparent to the naked eye. Consumers are witnessing empty shelves in major supermarkets all around the country. Car plants are bein... read more
"Homeowners Tapping Into Equity ATM; Overstimulated Economy Over Heating"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 11/11/21: *"Homeowners Tapping Into Equity ATM; * *Overstimulated Economy Over Heating"* read more
Fictional Short
LOOSE ENDS © Larry B. Lambert, 2021, all rights reserved The Communists were closing in. People were packing up, hoping for a government evacuation before the end came. Those who couldn’t get a flight out of Watay Airport packed their things and were crossing the Mekong River into Thailand. The scene was chaotic. […] The post Fictional Short appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Does History Ignore Some of World War I's Most Important Lessons?
*James Holmes* *World War I, History* The Great War was more than just the battles on the western front. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *False lessons of history could beget bad decisions in the here and now, while wise lessons bolster our chances to excel. History isn’t just of antiquarian interest. It’s essential to executing foreign policy and strategy well. November 11, 2018—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—marked the centennial of the armistice concluding the First World War. Your humble correspondent traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to offe... read more
Silent Killer: Meet Russia’s Kilo-Class Submarine
*Kyle Mizokami* *Kilo-Class Submarine, Eurasia* Fifty-three submarines were built over a period of thirty-three years. *Here's What You Need to Know*: A submarine meant nearly as an afterthought for Soviet allies became a legend in the eyes of NATO. Unlike the United States Navy, which went all-in on nuclear power, Russia maintains fleets of both diesel and nuclear-powered submarines. A land power encompassing much of Eurasia, Russian submarines are based much closer to “the action” than American submarines are. While Russia maintains nuclear submarines for distant ocean patrols,... read more
Take a Look at the Cold War's "Caspian Sea Monster"
*David Axe* *Ekranoplan, Russia* This Soviet aircraft carried anti-ship missiles during the Cold War. More recently, Russians have discussed building a new ekranoplan as a search-and-rescue craft. *Here's What You Need to Know: *There have been rumblings that there could be interest in building new ekranoplans, but no firm progress yet. Between the 1960s and the early 1990s, the Soviet and Russian navies flew a handful of huge, bizarre, sea-skimming hybrid aircraft they called *ekranoplan*s. Decades later the public got its first close look at one previously obscure example. T... read more
The Tomcat Flew Its Last U.S. Mission, but the Fighter Still Has Sharp Claws
*Peter Suciu* *F-14 Tomcat, * The Tomcat drew its first blood in August 1981 during the “Gulf of Sidra incident.” *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *With its variable-sweep wing, the F-14 Tomcat could match the speeds of other aircraft as needed—and for takeoff and low-speed flight, the wings would shift to the front, while for supersonic speeds the wings could tuck backward. Because of its versatility, it served as an air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and even tactical reconnaissance platform. During its three decades in service with the United States Navy the... read more
US, Russia, China And Pakistan Meet In Islamabad To Discuss Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, centre, poses for a photograph with the special envoys from the United States, Russia and China, before a meeting on Afghanistan, in Islamabad [Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP] *CNN:* *US, Russia, China and Pakistan meet to discuss Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis deepens* (CNN)Representatives from the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan met on Thursday to discuss Afghanistan amid the deepening humanitarian crisis on the ground and months after the Taliban seized power. The representatives of those four countries -- ... read more
BWorld 512, Letter from SEATCA tobacco control and my Rejoinder
Reposting two papers published in BusinessWorld same day, same page. The image below is not part of my rejoinder, I just added it here. Image source, https://www.bloomberg.org/public-health/reducing-tobacco-use/ ------------------ *Letter to the Editor (10/31/21)*October 31, 2021 https://www.bworldonline.com/letter-to-the-editor-10-31-21/ *(This letter refers to Bienvenido Oplas, Jr.’s column “High deaths, low births, reduced smoking and the WHO,” which came out on Oct. 25; https://www.bworldonline.com/high-deaths-low-births-reduced-smoking-and-the-who/. — Ed.)* Dear Editor, ... read more
Macroecon 15, US trade, inflation, public debt
Three macroeconomic indicators of the US under Biden: *(1) Trade deficit.* US trade deficit average -$45 B/month (or ave. -$1.5 B/day) prior to 2020 became roughly -$58 B/month in 2020 (lockdowns in production, they imported more?) and by September nearly -$70 B/month. This is caused by what -- shipping/cargo congestion? More Americans not working despite being vaxxed but getting money from the govt? *(2) Inflation rate.* Below, October and September 2021, respectively. The new "classmates" of the US under Biden are: Mauritius 5.8 5.4 Peru 5.83 5.23 Chile 6.0 5.3 Latvia 6... read more
From Civilization to Barbarism
“I want to know what were the steps by which men passed from barbarism to civilization.” ~ Voltaire I want to know the exact opposite—I want to know what were the steps by which men passed from civilization to barbarism. Barbarism is the fountainhead of civilization. The barbarians were the founders of all the past and present civilizations. Unless you understand barbarism, you will not understand civilization. read more
BWorld 511, High deaths, low births, reduced smoking and the WHO
* My column in BusinessWorld last October 25. As All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls Day (Nov. 2) approach, it is timely to discuss some vital statistics. *DECLINING BIRTHS, RISING DEATHS * Last week, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the latest data on births and deaths in the Philippines and two trends are emerging. One, there were fewer births in 2020 compared to 2019 and even fewer births in 2021 compared to 2020 by an average of 26,293 less per month from January to July. Two, there were fewer deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, then a big increase in the nu... read more
Is Covid’s Winter Surge Already Here?
*NBC:* *Is Covid’s winter surge already here? Experts warn the pandemic isn’t over* “I don’t think the spike will be as bad as last winter because we have vaccines available and the approval for younger age groups is a big game changer,” one public health expert said. A new surge of Covid-19 cases is expected to start hitting the United States around Thanksgiving just as the holiday season begins, public health experts are warning. But with more and more Americans vaccinated, it’s not likely to linger as long or do as much damage because there’s a level of protection this s... read more
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Unravelling gender-Based violence in Southeast Asia
It is essential for governments, together with grassroots communities and academia, to actively educate society. The post Unravelling gender-Based violence in Southeast Asia appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Surgery Update...
*I'm alive.* But................ still a *very* dangerous little old lady. However, the pain meds are welcome. Seriously, folks. I have a dangerously high pain threshold, so I don't know how a "normal" peep would not be climbing the walls. *Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes!* I'll be able to answer more comments tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. read more
Iran's Missile Boats Have 1 Job: Harass the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf
*David Axe* *Iran, Persian Gulf* Iran claims its missiles now have a range of more than 400 miles, making the Iranian forces even more dangerous. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Eleven Iranian patrol boats acted dangerously near a group of U.S. Navy craft in April 2020. Armed speedboats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy habitually harass U.S. Navy and allied vessels in the Persian Gulf, in particular in the strategic Strait of Hormuz that connects the Gulf to the open ocean. Now those boats have farther-flying missiles, the militia claimed. The IRGCN n... read more
Why India Rejected Russia's Advanced Su-57 Fighter Jet
*David Axe* *Su-57, India* India originally planned to purchase as many as 144 Su-57s and contributed to aircraft's development. But New Dehli later decided the Su-57 was inadequate and later left the deal. *Key Point to Remember: *The Indians’ complaints illustrated the yawning gulf between stealth-warplane design and the actual production of radar-evading jets. It’s one thing to sketch an advanced warplane on paper. It’s quite another to build one and get it to work. Ten years after Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter flew for the first time, plane-maker Sukhoi finally is gearing u... read more
Charity Begins at Home – Kamala Harris Demands Global Leaders Feed the World While Biden Drives Inflation Causing Massive Food Poverty in U.S.
This article is written as both a representative disconnect of the current administration, and also as a direct warning to readers of a never before seen increase in U.S. food prices. As grandma always said: “charity begins at home.” Earlier today in Paris, France, Kamala Harris waxed as philosophically as she could about the inequities […] The post Charity Begins at Home – Kamala Harris Demands Global Leaders Feed the World While Biden Drives Inflation Causing Massive Food Poverty in U.S. appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
EU Weaponizes Belarus Border, Blaming Minsk and Moscow
Brussels is shirking its legal obligations in order to avoid internal tensions with populist opposition to capitalist corporate-controlled Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made a stark accusation against Belarus and Russia, claiming they are weaponizing the migration problem on the border with Poland. This is a cowardly move to divert blame. … Continue reading EU Weaponizes Belarus Border, Blaming Minsk and Moscow → read more
Hockey Night in Covid Land
Where everyone is vaxxed, and masked, and everything is back to normal. Part 1 Part 2 read more
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Videos of Ahmaud Arbery Roaming Vacant Home Shown to Jury
Jurors in the trial of three white men charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing watched security camera videos that show other people entering a home under construction in the months before the 25-year-old Black man was chased and gunned down after running from the site. read more
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Court Temporarily Delays Release of Trump’s Jan. 6 Records
A federal appeals court on temporarily blocked the release of White House records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, granting — for now — a request from former President Donald Trump. read more
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Did USA Today Post Article Mocking Kyle Rittenhouse for So-Called ‘Crocodile Tears’?
Rittenhouse appeared to break down while taking the stand during his murder trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in November 2021. read more

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