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Thursday, December 30, 2021

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Early Humans Hunted The Largest Available Animals To Extinction For 1.5 Million Years
This is a remarkable result and far more precise than any past work. It informs us that even early man had effective tool kit for taking down large game. They were taking huge numbers of elephants until they lost enough animals. Understand that no species had a proper answer to human predation. It becomes readsonable htat the pleistocene large animal collapse was driven by human hunters. All these large creatures were easily killed with pit traps close by water holes to funnel hte traffic. What is necessary is a large number of hands to task. That was the human advantage ... read more
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates; Kiev Army Shells East (Full Show)
RT America The crisis escalates between Ukraine and Russia. People in east Ukraine’s breakaway republics continue living under the constant threat of shelling from Kiev’s armed forces. That’s despite a ceasefire agreement being stuck between the rebels and the governments years ago-with NATO forces openly supplying the Ukrainian military. RT’s Roman Kosarev brings us the … read more
2022 Forecast: Silver To Break $50 | David Smith
Liberty and Finance David Smith, senior analyst for The Morgan Report, expects silver to break above $50 next year. The financial system is so fragile that anything could lead to a dislocation that could ripple through all markets, sending metals to levels hard to comprehend. Find David online: The Morgan Report: https://www.themorganreport.com LODE: https://lode.one – … read more
Alaska sets new December temperature records, U.S.
Temperatures in Alaska are again making rounds in the international news, with several high and low records broken or obliterated. The temperature at Kodiak Tide Gauge, Alaska hit 19.4 °C (67 °F) on December 26, 2021, setting a new December high temperature...... Read more » read more
Not only technical education is a nuisance for German green ideology
By Milan Smutný Starting from the position of a "hungry" opposition, politicians from Germany's ruling Green coalition party have not only occupied key ministries, but also other influential positions in the civil service. A fundamental lack of education and the relevant competences do not prevent them from doing so. As I wrote in my previous blog (CZ), the Green Party has gained a very strong position in the new German government coalition, even in view of the weaker election result. The two co-chairs – for the Greens, both genders must be represented in the party leadership (so fa... read more
"Look To This Day..."
*"Look To This Day..."* "Look to this day for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the realities and truths of existence, the joy of growth, the splendor of action, the glory of power. For yesterday is but a memory, And tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day..." - Kalidasa read more
Why Did South Africa Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons?
*Robert Farley* *Nuclear Weapons, Africa* Apart from the Soviet successor states, which had only very limited control over the nuclear arsenals left on their soil, South Africa is the only country to develop, then renounce, nuclear weapons. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The region and the world are undoubtedly safer because of the decisions made in the 1990s to relinquish South Africa’s nuclear program. Why did South Africa decide to build nukes, how did it build them and why did it decide to give them up? The answers are largely idiosyncratic, although they may hold some ... read more
The U.S. Navy and Army's New Groundbreaking Hypersonic Weapon
*Kris Osborn* *Hypersonic Weapons, Americas* A Congressional Research Service Report on hypersonic weapons explains that the speed and parabolic trajectory of a ballistic missile make it possible for ground-based radar to track its approach during the earlier phases of its flight. But hypersonic weapons are far more difficult to track because they can quickly travel from one radar “field of regard” or aperture to another, making it nearly impossible to establish any kind of a “continuous track.” *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The principle tactical advantages of a hyperson... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Indigenous communities report hunger, lack of water and destruction after heavy rains in Bahia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Indigenous leaders reported a scenario of destruction in communities in southern and western Bahia after heavy rains that have left 20 people dead and at least 30,000 homeless. The coordinator of the United Movement of Indigenous Peoples and Organizations of the State of Bahia (MUPOIBA) Agnaldo Pataxó Hã Hã Hãe, […] The post Indigenous communities report hunger, lack of water and destruction after heavy rains in Bahia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Possible Thunderbirds, Winged Enigmas, and Weird Flying Anomalies
These appear to be sightings of thunderbirds. The unusual aspect in a couple of cases is peacock like colors. everything else supports thunder birds. They need to be close by the ground to be scaled properly and this is what allows a thunderbird to be identified. Highher up we lose scale and merely see a vhawk or eagle and adjust accordingly. I do think I may have seen a juvenile and the description here supports just that. It was a hawk like creature with grey plumage. *Possible Thunderbirds, Winged Enigmas, and Weird Flying Anomalies* *Posted: 23 Dec 2021 07:26 AM PST* ... read more
Cryptid Canine 'Dissolves' Into Puff of Smoke in Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
We have now seen plenty of reports in which hte Giant Sloth is able to disappear or change into something else. This is the first instance in which a real physical creature disappears before the witness and is properly seen. Better yet the thgen disappeared creature shakes a nearby tree in order to run the witness off. My point here is that physicality is seen, proven and then demonstrated as a disappeared creature. all this conforms to our present expectations. The puff of smoke is new and interesting and likely represents heat exchange creating a blast of fog. *Cryptid Canine... read more
China’s Actual Population Might Be 10% Less
However you wish to do the numbers, we are looking at a real popultation of one billkikon in 2050 and a persistent decline until policy is able to induce a styable po[pu.ation. For China, this has been going on for thirty years whereas it has only begun in India. Understand that the present population is large because surplus elderly are still alive. They will be well gone by 2050. assuming thgey have been overstating population size, we are still looking at a twenty five percent reduction in economic demand in China. We are likely looking at less change if any in India durin... read more
Mining Awareness +21 hours ago
Irish Senator Keogan: Governments Have Made Participation in Society Contingent Upon Consumption of the Product of a Private Company Under Threat of Force
“Governments globally have collectively made ordinary participation in society contingent upon consumption of the product of a private company, under … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s Economy Minister compares public servants’ pay raise to Brumadinho; says measure would cause inflation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In his statements, sent on cell phone messaging groups of Jair Bolsonaro government officials, Guedes claims that if the government raises salaries "and the disease comes back," in reference to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country will go broke. "Those asking for a raise now don't want to pay for the […] The post Brazil’s Economy Minister compares public servants’ pay raise to Brumadinho; says measure would cause inflation appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Favela Museum in São Paulo will share management of Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Institute of Development and Management (IDG), which manages the Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) in Rio de Janeiro and the Paço do Frevo (Frevo Palace) in Recife, will also be in charge of managing the Museu das Favelas (Favela Museum) in São Paulo. The venue, which is scheduled […] The post Favela Museum in São Paulo will share management of Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s Itapemirim reaches agreement with PROCON to refund passengers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Itapemirim has reached an agreement with the São Paulo Consumer Protection Organization (PROCON) to refund passengers affected by the suspension of the airline's activities. The estimate is that approximately 45,000 people were affected by the company. In addition to refunding for the cancelled flights, the airline will bear the costs […] The post Brazil’s Itapemirim reaches agreement with PROCON to refund passengers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil’s Petrobras to appeal injunctions that suspended gas readjustment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "In these cases in which injunctions were granted, Petrobras will lodge the appropriate appeals and claims in order to establish a market price for the sale of gas," the company said, without detailing the sources of the judicial decisions. Rio de Janeiro was among the states that secured an injunction […] The post Brazil’s Petrobras to appeal injunctions that suspended gas readjustment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
IBGE: 29.906 million Brazilians were jobless in the quarter through October
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the quarter ending in October 2021, 29.906 million Brazilians were out of work, according to data from the Continuous National Household Sample Survey, begun in 2012 by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The indicator includes the unemployment rate, the underemployment rate due to insufficient hours and […] The post IBGE: 29.906 million Brazilians were jobless in the quarter through October appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE22 hours ago
University joins world-first consortium to fight global blindness
University joins world-first consortium to fight global blindness https://about.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2021/december/university-joins-world-first-consortium-to-fight-global-blindness?utm_content=story&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1XDkNSlifHafzn2iPC6NE73x1t1pM8Ejo2fkZo9Be9xQLzjnJ-k6h86UA read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Heavy rain from Brazil’s Northeast reaches Southeast region at the turn of the year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Heavy rains are expected this turn of the year in the Southeast region of Brazil. The humid corridor that caused excessive rainfall in Tocantins and Bahia, where 20 people died in floods, is heading to Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, according to specialized news agency Metsul.com. Weather […] The post Heavy rain from Brazil’s Northeast reaches Southeast region at the turn of the year appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
FEBRABAN survey: 71% of Brazilians use Pix; approval rate reaches 99% among youths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank's Pix, an instant transfer and payment system that recently completed a year, is currently used by 71% of Brazilians. The approval rate increased 9 points in 12 months and has reached 85%, according to a survey by the Brazilian Federation of Banks (FEBRABAN), released on Tuesday, December […] The post FEBRABAN survey: 71% of Brazilians use Pix; approval rate reaches 99% among youths appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
165 Years of Nikola Tesla; His Truths, Mysteries, Secrets and Inventions
165 Years of Nikola Tesla; His Truths, Mysteries, Secrets and Inventions https://curiosmos.com/165-years-of-nikola-tesla-his-truths-mysteries-secrets-and-inventions/ read more
"China Is Feverishly Preparing For The Coming Global Famine, But The U.S. Is Taking A Completely Different Approach"
*"China Is Feverishly Preparing For The Coming Global Famine, * *But The U.S. Is Taking A Completely Different Approach"* by Michael Snyder "We live at a time when global food supplies are getting tighter and tighter and global food prices just keep going higher and higher. Bizarre weather patterns and widespread natural disasters have been playing havoc with food production all over the planet, and the COVID pandemic has thrown worldwide supply chains into a state of complete and utter chaos. As a result, the world is “currently battling the worst hunger crisis this century”, and i... read more
Could Surveillance Technology Help States Beat the Border Crisis?
*Dan Goure* *Border Control, Americas* When the Biden Administration took office and canceled the Trump wall, it inherited a lot of state-of-the-art surveillance equipment that was going to be employed alongside the physical barrier. This equipment, bought and paid for, now rests in warehouses, piling up monthly storage charges. *Here's What You Need to Know*: As part of the proposed infrastructure bill, the federal government and Congress should look at providing funds to permit CBP to continue with its planned deployments of ASTs and fiber optic sensors. The infrastructure bill... read more
China's H-6 Bombers Simulate Attack on U.S. Air Force Base
*Peter Suciu* *Carrier-Killer, * The PLAAF has been modifying a small number of the H-6s to carry a new anti-ship missile, possibly a variant of the DF-21D ballistic anti-ship missile. That could pose a serious danger to the U.S. Navy in the western Pacific. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The H-6Ks could be armed with hypersonic weapons, which could be used against targets upwards of 3,000 km (1,864 miles) away. Last September the China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) posted a video via its Weibo social media account that showed a simulated attack on the U.S. ... read more
The U.S. Military Dropped More Than 200,000 Pounds of Equipment in this Exercise
*Kris Osborn* *Paratroopers, United States* While a C-130 would have some limitations transporting certain heavy armored vehicles, the cargo aircraft can deliver some armored vehicles, Humvees, and mobile Howitzers such as M777s along with large numbers of troops. *Here's What You Need To Know: *The Army-Air Force team worked to optimize the C-130s’ cargo capacity and combat delivery systems, as the aircraft is large enough to transport certain tactical vehicles, large weapons systems, and airdropped artillery. It’s called “Joint Forcible Entry,” a coordinated, fast-paced air-gr... read more
The U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache Helicopters Is One Fierce Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, AH-64 Helicopter, Americas* Apache exported abroad also saw considerable, high-profile action. *Key point: *The Apache continues to evolve in the twenty-first century. The latest AH-64E Guardian model boasts uprated engines, remote drone-control capabilities, and a sensors designed to highlight muzzle flashes on the battlefield below. Early in the morning of January 17, 1991, eight sleek helicopters bristling with missiles swooped low over the sands of the An Nafud desert in as they soared towards the border separating Saudi Arabia from Iraq. At 2:3... read more
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Could Be Coming Soon
*Kris Osborn* *PLA Navy, China* Unlike the Ukrainian-built Liaoning, China’s first carrier, and its first domestically built carrier, the Shandong, the third Chinese carrier is not built with a ski-jump kind of aircraft take-off ramp. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The existence of the Chinese electromagnetic catapult, a technology first developed and integrated by the U.S. Navy in recent years, certainly raises the question as to whether some of its innovations were stolen. China may likely launch its third aircraft carrier as soon as this year, bringing yet another dimens... read more
naked capitalism21 hours ago
My “Wealth Effect Monitor” & “Wealth Disparity Monitor” for the Fed’s Money-Printer Economy: December Update
The wealth gap rises: Billionaires got more billions, the bottom half of Americans got peanuts and inflation. read more
Modern Tokyo Times22 hours ago
Afghan females protest for rights in Kabul: Warning shots heard
Afghan females protest for rights in Kabul: Warning shots heard Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times A small protest of several dozen brave Afghan women demanding rights in Kabul was met by warning shots from the Taliban. Hence, a minor protest like this highlights the approach of the new ruling elites of Afghanistan. […] The post Afghan females protest for rights in Kabul: Warning shots heard first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
OrientalReview.org22 hours ago
Why India Will Likely Ally With China, Not With U.S.
India — like the USA that used-to-be — was born out of a revolution (in 1776 in U.S.; in 1947 in India) against imperialism (in fact, against British imperialism, the very same master; i.e., enemy; as the American public had and — ever since 1945 — still has, though this […] read more
CDC Admits COVID Tests are Invalid — Armstrong Economics
From armstrongeconomics.com The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is finally withdrawing the PCR test for COVID for it is seriously flawed and is incapable of distinguishing between the COVID and influenza viruses. I have stated that I was tested 5 times in 2020 and all were negative only to have two doctors, including the head … Continue reading CDC Admits COVID Tests are Invalid — Armstrong Economics → read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 28 December 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
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
O, Sweet Saint Of San Andreas
Hear my prayer: “a case of the parasite having outgrown the host.” read more
A ‘Top Ten’ of 2021’s news events
– ANALYSIS – Editor’s Note: We try to frame 10 of the most important happenings every year, but it’s not just about the “Top Ten Stories.” That is because what is essential is rarely about just one story — framing what marks an entire year almost always involves more than one writer; when it comes to... Continue Reading read more
Spring onions from Egypt suspected in Danish E. coli outbreak
An E. coli outbreak in Denmark that has affected more than 60 people in less than a month has been linked to spring onions from Egypt. Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) is usually associated with travel diarrhea but the 68 patients in the outbreak have not traveled abroad. An investigation by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI),... Continue Reading read more
Such People Actually Exist
Publisher’s Note: We are sad to report the passing of our longtime friend and writer, Burt Prelutsky, a devoted Patriot Post contributor since 2009. Burt’s astuteness, sarcasm, and patriotism were evident in each and every column. This is his final article. From all of us, Burt: Thank you! By Burt Prelutsky ~ If I did […] read more
Big topics from around the world in 2021: Ethylene oxide, COVID-19 impact, global outbreaks
– ANALYSIS – A trio of issues that featured in the news agenda of 2020 carried into 2021 and none of them are out of sight yet. Coronavirus, the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, and ethylene oxide contamination are sure to demand coverage as we head into 2022. 2021 also gave us a glimpse... Continue Reading read more
Twenty Six UN Climate Conferences – Theater Of The Absurd Part One
By Dr. Jay Lehr and Robert Lyman ~ Over the next three weeks we will convince you of the absurdity of the meetings to discuss destroying the world’s economy to address allegedly human-caused climate change fraud. To begin, it remains important for our readers to understand the reality behind the pronouncements from the media for the […] read more
December 29, 2021: Reader Tips
Tonight we enjoy the comedic stylings of John Pinette. Your funniest tips of the past day would be much appreciated. read more
‘Jelly’ ice cubes could revolutionize cold storage and the safety of cold food
Researchers at the University of California-Davis have developed a new type of cooling cube with the potential, they say, to transform how cold storage is done. The benefits of plastic-free, “jelly ice cubes” are that they do not melt, are compostable and antimicrobial, and can help prevent cross-contamination. It can be easy for foodservice operators... Continue Reading read more
Tribal leaders ask Pelosi to step aside ahead of midterms
(December 28, 2021) — Clint Halftown, the federally recognized leader of the Cayuga Nation of New York, has privately asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi to step aside from the Speakership post as soon as possible but certainly prior to next spring’s The post Tribal leaders ask Pelosi to step aside ahead of midterms first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle. read more
“Father, O Father!"
“Father, O father! what do we here In this land of unbelief and fear? The Land of Dreams is better far, Above the light of the morning star.” - William Blake, “The Land of Dreams” ○ "Dreams are true while they last, and do we not live in dreams?" - Alfred, Lord Tennyson read more
The Poet: Maya Angelou, “Alone”
*“Alone”* “Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home, Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone. I came up with one thing And I don't believe I'm wrong, That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone, Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone. There are some millionaires With money they can't use, Their wives run round like banshees, Their children sing the blues. They've got expensive doctors To cure their hearts of stone, But nobody, No, nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone, Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alon... read more
"Blinded By The Glare..."
"In 'The Republic', Plato imagines human beings chained for the duration of their lives in an underground cave, knowing nothing but darkness. Their gaze is confined to the cave wall, upon which shadows of the world are thrown. They believe these flickering shadows are reality. If, Plato writes, one of these prisoners is freed and brought into the sunlight, he will suffer great pain. Blinded by the glare, he is unable to seeing anything and longs for the familiar darkness. But eventually his eyes adjust to the light. The illusion of the tiny shadows is obliterated. He confronts the ... read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
December 29th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 344
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 December 29th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 344 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Wednesday December 29th – 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 Wednesday December 29th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Econlib1 day ago
Exactly who is targeting inflation at 2%?
To me, the answer to this question seems obvious. The central bank. But lots of very smart people don’t agree. MMT proponents believe that when inflation is lower than target it can be increased only with fiscal stimulus—monetary policy is ineffective. Similarly, they believe that high inflation can only be reduced with higher taxes or […] The post Exactly who is targeting inflation at 2%? appeared first on Econlib . read more
Biden Says He Is Ready to Trigger Mandatory Vaccine Requirement for Air Travel as Soon as Fauci Tells Him
If you listen to most champagne socialists, they will tell you they believe airline travel has become too affordable and just about anyone is able to fly now. For a few decades this has been a source of consternation amid the Democrat cocktail party class, whenever the subject is approached. It stands to reason the […] The post Biden Says He Is Ready to Trigger Mandatory Vaccine Requirement for Air Travel as Soon as Fauci Tells Him appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Top ten tantrums from the CCP in 2021 and how Aussies can tell Xi Jinping to rack off
The rhetoric coming out of the Chinese Communist Party throughout 2021 was unhinged to say the least. read more
Definition Of Success
COVID-19 success is now defined by injection rate rather than infection rate. read more
Debate With Facts And Truth
Hearsay and blind trust in authority have nothing to do with the scientific method, facts or truth. read more
Everything You Need To Know About Golden Paste and How To Make It
Golden paste is a turmeric-based paste that taken orally provides health benefits to humans as well as animals (dogs and horses). Turmeric, known for is anti-inflammatory properties and used medicinally for over 4,000 years, is great for arthritis, skin health, immune system, and even cancer. Recent studies have confirmed that it may be as effective as 14 different Rx drugs – without the side effects. Taking it daily in a paste designed to improve absorption an easy way to tap into its enormous benefits. How to make Golden Paste: This recipe for golden paste requires the following ... read more
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps Include Improved Sleep Quality, Cleaner Air and Much More
It seems as if you can’t visit a health food store, raw organic cafe, yoga studio or other holistic health spot without seeing a Himalayan Salt Lamp, and their signature warming glow. But what you may not realize is that the lamps provide many incredible benefits even beyond their good looks. These benefits include cleaner air, the ability to mitigate the effects of damaging EMF’s from computers and Wi-Fi, and a widely-reported calming effect, just to name a few. I’ve experienced the benefits of these incredible mood boosters first-hand, and I actually have six of them in my hom... read more
UK Does Not Advise Vaccines For 5-11 Year Olds, While US Starts To Mandate Them
UK Does Not Advise Vaccines For 5-11 Year Olds, While US Starts To Mandate Them by Vinay Prasad The Brownstone Institute, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ It is always instructive to highlight differences in the vaccination policies between nations. After all, the clinical trials that guide these decisions are the same across nations. – Yet, different experts can … read more
Video: Fauci Admits Mandates Are ‘Just a Mechanism’ To Get More People Vaccinated
“Anything that could get people more vaccinated would be welcome,” Dr. Anthony Fauci says when asked by @jonkarl about potential vaccine requirements for domestic air travel. https://t.co/CxSdhhlI9G pic.twitter.com/KHVeu6nmTH — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 26, 2021 Video: Fauci Admits Mandates Are ‘Just a Mechanism’ To Get More People Vaccinated by Steve Watson, https://summit.news/ Nothing to do … read more
When Shooting Semi-Auto Pistols and Submachine Guns, You Can’t Escape Blowback
*Peter Suciu* *Guns, * Blowback is another system used with self-loading firearms, and it obtains the energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by the expanding gas created by the ignition of the propellant charge. While early machine guns relied on recoil operations, modern assault rifles and light machine guns utilize gas operation. Gas operation is a bit more complex than recoil-based systems, as it involves the firing pin striking the round, which causes the cartridge explosion, and the creation of the gas pressure. As the bullet passes the gas ... read more
Can South Korea’s Economy Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *South Korea, * And what does it mean for its semiconductor industry? Over the course of the nearly two-year-long coronavirus pandemic, South Korea has witnessed roughly six hundred eleven thousand cases and five thousand three hundred deaths, according to the latest data compiled by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The loss of life is indeed tragic, but the health crisis has also negatively affected the East Asian country’s economy, as data from the third quarter have shown that strong exports were offset by weak domestic consumption du... read more
Putin is Pleased: Russia's Tsirkon Missile Is Almost War-Ready
*Mark Episkopos* *Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile, * Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov, one of Russia’s top military officials, stated earlier in December that the missile is nearing the end of state trials. Russian president Vladimir Putin lauded what state media sources describe as another successful test-launch of the country’s newest Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile. "Last night or, to be more exact, this morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched,” said Putin during a joint meeting of the State Council and the Council for Science and Education. ... read more
Oil Prices Up, Despite Omicron Fears
*Trevor Filseth* *Omicron, Americas* Serious outbreaks of the coronavirus are tied to lockdowns and decreases in travel while recovery from the pandemic is tied to increased use of cars and airplanes. Oil prices rose over Christmas weekend and into Monday as news emerged that the highly infectious Omicron variant could come with milder symptoms and less severe health effects than previous coronavirus strains. Serious outbreaks of the coronavirus are tied to lockdowns and decreases in travel while recovery from the pandemic is tied to increased use of cars and airplanes. As a re... read more
Pentagon Orders USS Harry S. Truman And Its Carrier Group To Stay In The Mediterranean Sea To 'Reassure' European Allies
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman and its carrier group to remain in the Mediterranean Sea *Daily Mail:* *Pentagon orders USS Harry S. Truman to stay in the Mediterranean Sea to 'reassure' European allies after US secured talks with Russia over Ukraine for January 10 and Putin warned the west faces a 'Cuban Missile Crisis'* * The Pentagon has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman and its carrier group to remain in the Mediterranean Sea * The United States and Russian officials will hold security talks on January 10 * Officials will meet in Geneva, where Biden and P... read more
"I'm Buying More Food And Gold Now; Economy Is Dead; Cheap Money Will Crash Housing Market"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 12/28/21: *"I'm Buying More Food And Gold Now; Economy Is Dead;* *Cheap Money Will Crash Housing Market"* read more
China Hoards Over Half The World's Grain Supplies
*Zero Hedge: **China Panic-Hoards Half Of World's Grain Supply Amid Threats Of Collapse* About two and a half years ago, we told readers China was panic hoarding food, which was several months before the virus pandemic began to spread worldwide; Beijing has managed to stockpile more than half of the world's maize and other grains that have resulted in rapid food inflation and triggered famine in some countries. In August 2019, we asked the question: *Does China believe that we are on the verge of a major global crisis? The communist Chinese government has always been very big... read more
Israel Launches Massive Attack On The Syrian Port Of Latakia
*NBC/Reuters:* *Israel hits Syrian port for second time this month, Syrian state media reports* Israel has mounted attacks against what it says are Iranian targets in Syria, where Tehran-backed forces have deployed in support of President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian state media reported Tuesday that Israel had launched an air strike on the port of Latakia, setting ablaze the container storage area and damaging nearby buildings in a second attack on the facility this month. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment. “We don’t comment on foreign reports,” the spokesper... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Harry Reid Remembered As a Fighter, Skilled Senate Dealmaker
Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was one of Congress’ most skilled negotiators. read more
Russia Accused Of Restricting Europe's Gas Supplies
*AFP:* *Russian gas supplies to Europe under scrutiny* With the arrival of winter in Europe and energy prices soaring, tensions are running high over the provision of gas from Russia -- especially through the Yamal-Europe pipeline that runs through Poland and Belarus. But the Yamal pipeline is just one part of a complex gas infrastructure network shaped not only by energy needs but also wider economic interests and politics, including strife between Russia and Ukraine. The pipeline, opened in 1994, runs over 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles) to Germany from the city of Torjok i... read more
"It May Be Necessary..."
"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." - Maya Angelou Michael Bolton, *"When I'm Back On My Feet Again"* read more
American Gulag: Inside the U.S.’ Massive Prison System, with Chris Hedges
Of the 46th president, Hedges, who teaches in a prison in New Jersey, said, “Half of my students (or more) would not be in that classroom but for Joe Biden.” The post American Gulag: Inside the U.S.’ Massive Prison System, with Chris Hedges appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Harry Reid, 82, Dead
Politico is reporting that former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is dead at the age of 82. Politico – […] Reid, who was the longest-serving senator in Nevada‘s history, had been battling pancreatic cancer. His wife, Landra Reid, released a statement Tuesday night, calling her husband a “devout family man and deeply loyal friend.” They […] The post Harry Reid, 82, Dead appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
As Globalist System Collapses, It's Great to be an American!
On March 23, 2017, just two months into his presidency, President Trump reflected on the power of the human mind and on the great promise of this nation, in a five-minute Weekly Address on America's space program and the achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope: "For 10 days, during Christmas of 1995, Hubble stared into the abyss, seeking whatever light it could glean from the darkness... In that tiny patch of sky, the Hubble Deep Field showed thousands of lights. Each brilliant spot represented not a single star, but an entire galaxy... But the unforgettable image did not satisf... read more
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“INSPIRING: Disabled Army veteran helping others through ‘old school’ woodworking craft” – TTG
By James Baron / The Free Lance-Star An Army colonel who found relief from post-traumatic stress disorder through an old woodworking craft hopes the same thing that helped him might help others. Roger Lintz says his eventual freedom from PTSD … Continue reading → read more
Refusing To Oppose US Tyranny Is Siding With It: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ The US and its allies are pushing the world toward nuclear armageddon. The US and its allies armed Al Qaeda in Syria. The US and its allies are carrying out a literal genocide in Yemen. The US […] read more
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John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden, whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, has died, the NFL said. read more
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Recall alert! Packaged salads linked to deaths and illness across the US
Check your refrigerators for recalled products from Dole and Fresh Express. read more
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John Madden Death Hoax (2014)
False reports in 2014 and 2016 that the former NFL coach had passed away came from an article originally published on a satirical website. read more

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