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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 03:18 UTC on January 4, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at the same depth. The epicenter was located about 580 km...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times14 minutes ago
São Paulo residents test positive for Covid and flu on same day; doctors say double infection cases will be common
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Residents of the city of São Paulo have been diagnosed with Influenza and Covid-19 concurrently in recent weeks. Patients in São Paulo with double infection by Influenza and coronavirus occurred with diagnoses made in the same week or even on the same day. One of these reports was of journalist […] The post São Paulo residents test positive for Covid and flu on same day; doctors say double infection cases will be common appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Journalists Who Faced Relentless, Targeted Attacks: 293 Imprisoned in 2021
NEW YORK, Jan 04 (IPS) - This past year, uncertainty blanketed our world. The COVID-19 pandemic, the rapidly advancing climate crisis, the pervasive nature of new technologies, and encroaching authoritarianism have all shown that our world is changing fast and in ways that fundamentally affect how we live. Read the full story, “Journalists Who Faced Relentless, Targeted Attacks: 293 Imprisoned in 2021”, on globalissues.org → read more
UNs Overall Development Agenda at Risk as the Coronavirus Pandemic Escalates
NEW YORK, Jan 04 (IPS) - The Corona-19 pandemic has had an unparalleled and relentless toll on the world in areas beyond health alone. The World Bank’s latest report on global poverty raises concerns as to the severity of the impact of the pandemic on efforts to fight poverty (SDG 1) and hunger (SDG 2). Read the full story, “UNs Overall Development Agenda at Risk as the Coronavirus Pandemic Escalates”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times40 minutes ago
Brazil Carnival 2022: Capitals canceling parades and street blocks due to Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - So far, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Curitiba, Campo Grande and Fortaleza have confirmed the cancellation of Carnival events. The city halls of Palmas and Maceió have not yet decided on its holding or cancellation. Amid the increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases before and after the year-end festivities, major Brazilian cities have […] The post Brazil Carnival 2022: Capitals canceling parades and street blocks due to Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
USS Alaska: The U.S. Navy's Mighty But Unpractical Warship
*Kyle Mizokami* *Naval History, Americas* The battlecruisers were exceptional vessels. But one of the mightiest warships of the U.S. Navy was also ironically the least useful. *Here's What to Remember:* Each was 808 feet long, just sixty feet short of an Essex-class fleet carrier, with a beam of ninety-one feet. Fully loaded the ships displaced 34,253 tons, making each heavier than early examples of the Essex ships. The ships were powered by eight Babcock and Wilcox boilers driving four General Electric geared turbines. The cruisers could sail for twelve thousand nautical miles... read more
The Developer Of Human Implantable COVID Microchip Dsruptive Subdermals Says There’s No Stopping It And It’s Coming ‘Whether We Like It Or Not!’
The Developer Of Human Implantable COVID Microchip Dsruptive Subdermals Says There’s No Stopping It And It’s Coming ‘Whether We Like It Or Not!’ by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Created by the tech start-up Dsruptive Subdermals, the controversial invention is made of a pre-programmed scannable implant two millimetres by 16 millimetres in size. This digital implant is designed … read more
Cairns News1 hour ago
NZ cops raid and ransack outspoken Baptist pastor’s home over ‘firearm complaint’
By TONY MOBILIFONITISAN outspoken New Zealand pastor who has repeatedly attacked the Ardern government’s response to the alleged Covid-19 pandemic has suffered an unannounced raid and ransacking of his home on New Year’s Eve by police in suburban Christchurch. The visibly upset and angry Pastor Carl Bromley recently appeared online after coming home from a […] read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Rio de Janeiro hotel network opened 2022 with 96% occupancy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The turn of the year boosted the tourism sector in the city of Rio de Janeiro. According to a survey by HotéisRIO, hotels in Rio de Janeiro registered 96% occupancy. The figure confirms the sector's expectations, which anticipated a large flow of visitors. Hotel managers attribute the demand to the […] The post Rio de Janeiro hotel network opened 2022 with 96% occupancy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News2 hours ago
Elon Musk reckons Covid testing is ‘extremely bogus’
By The Rio Times -December 31, 2021 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk received a mixed reaction after sharing a meme on Twitter that appeared to criticize both sides of the Covid-19 vaccine debate, vaccinated and unvaccinated, for taking things too seriously. The meme, shared Thursday, showed an unvaccinated man next to […] read more
Reflections On Events In Afghanistan (XXXVIII)
38. Blowback from Afghanistan Reports of the recent period are indicative of tensions between the Taliban forces and the Pakistani military deployed on their border. On December 22, the Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khwarazmi disclosed that the Taliban forces had stopped the Pakistani military from erecting an “illegal” border […] read more
The Rio Times2 hours ago
Brazil: Doctor says Bolsonaro not likely to need surgery again
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Doctor Antonio Luiz Macedo, responsible for the treatment of President Jair Bolsonaro, said he would return to Brazil on Monday, January 3, to see the President, who interrupted his vacation after an intestinal issue and has been hospitalized in São Paulo since the early morning. "Surgery will probably not be […] The post Brazil: Doctor says Bolsonaro not likely to need surgery again appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times2 hours ago
São Paulo governor signs decree forcing state servants to prove vaccination
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo governor João Doria on Monday, January 3, signed a decree requiring all public servants in the state to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19. The measure will be published in this Tuesday's edition of the State Gazette. The decree must be met by next Sunday, January 9, […] The post São Paulo governor signs decree forcing state servants to prove vaccination appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News2 hours ago
Another Covid mandate-related suicide attempt in Dan Andrew’s NWO Melbourne
Horror: Australian Man Sets Self On Fire Over COVID Vaccine Passportsby Jamie WhiteJanuary 3rd 2022, Desperate citizens are now resorting to self-immolation to voice their frustrations with government’s oppressive COVID measures. A Melbourne man immolated himself in front of horrified onlookers in protest of the nation’s draconian COVID vaccine passport system. One of the bystanders […] read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 03 January 2022
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
Patriot Humor – A Cautious Approach
A Cautious ApproachLOLRemember?LGB TeesAOC UnmaskedTrue LoveShe’s in Jail; He’s DeadLeftistsCase In PointFailuresShiveringMy Hands Are TideEvery TimeGreat Job, JoeMount RushmoreWhere We AreCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post read more
WashPost’s Greta Thunberg Tongue – Bath Shows They Don’t Like Democracy In A Climate ‘Crisis’
By Tim Graham ~ The Washington Post touts itself as the activists who live by the maxim Democracy Dies in Darkness. But in reality, when it comes to issue like climate change, the Left doesn’t trust Democracy to get anything accomplished. The literal poster child for this view is teenaged radical Greta Thunberg, honored on […] read more
COP 26: Shakespeare Said It – “Sound And Fury Signifying Nothing” (Part 2)
By Dr. Jay Lehr and Robert Lyman ~ To fully appreciate what the COP26 conference achieved, let us start by listing the notable accomplishments described in the Pact and in the press releases. This is intended as comic relief from your average work day. COP26 agreed to accelerate unabated efforts towards reducing coal power. At India’s […] read more
Top ten failures of the global climate cult in 2021
2021 may go down in history as the year that foretold the demise of the international climate cult. read more
Report: Under President Trump's Orders Elite Law Enforcement Teams With The Authority To 'Shoot-To-Kill' Were At The Capital On January 6th To Protect Vice-President Pence And Members Of Congress
Pro-Trump protesters storm into the U.S. Capitol during clashes with police, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by Congress, in Washington, January 6. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton *Daily Mail:* *Secret commandos with the authority to 'shoot-to-kill' were at the Capitol on January 6 under Trump's orders over fears of a terrorist attack or a plot to attack Pence or a member of Congress, report claims* * One year ago Monday, leaders of elite special law enforcement teams met to discuss contingency plans and potential threats ahe... read more
Sorry … I Forgot To Panic
For the last two years the press, social media and government have been telling us to panic, submit, fear everyone else – and hide. I chose to enjoy God’s creation instead of listening to that organized crime gang. read more
The Government Has Designated the Enemy, and It’s Us
According to President Biden, “a winter of death” awaits anyone who rejects the experimental COVID jab which, by the way, has been consistently shown to do far more harm than good. A December 16, 2021, White House statement reads: “For the unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and death. For themselves, … Continue reading The Government Has Designated the Enemy, and It’s Us → read more
“Glenn Greenwald – Disinformation is indeed a grave problem in the US”
Glenn Greenwald – Disinformation is indeed a grave problem in the US. But it largely comes from the very corporate media outlets that most flamboyantly claim to oppose it. read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
#UPDATE China says it will continue to "modernise" its nuclear arsenal and calls on the United States and Russia to reduce their stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons spreading https://t.co/EEOu9wNrqV pic.twitter.com/qfEK7WfWnr — AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 4, 2022 South Africa's parliament building on fire again https://t.co/ygCFyXrGlr — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 4, 2022 Fentanyl overdoses No. 1 cause of death among US adults between ages 18-45 https://t.co/fBNsc3EFiW — Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) January 3, 2022 Haitian prime minist... read more
Here Are the Five Deadliest Infantry Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, * “you may fly over a land forever; you may bomb it, atomize it, pulverize it and wipe it clean of life—but if you desire to defend it, protect it and keep it for civilization, you must do this on the ground, the way the Roman legions did, by putting your young men in the mud." *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Yet there is still one invention that, although conceived more than five hundred years ago, still has a vital place on today’s battlefield: the infantry weapon and supporting arms. Modern warfare has seen breathtaking advances in the last hundre... read more
German Designed: Why These Five Luger Guns Are So Popular
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Luger Guns, * The Glock 19 is considered to be the best all-around handgun. It's used by the U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Army Rangers, and elsewhere. But what about other handguns—are they any good? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Here are five handguns worth checking out: the Glock G19, Sig P226, Heckler & Koch VP9, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Springfield XD The 9mm Luger, invented before the Great War, is one of the longest-serving gun calibers in history. Introduced in 1901, it has served in virtually every conflict since then up until today. From World... read more
North Korean Special Forces, Secret Tunnels, and the DMZ
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North Korea Special Forces, Asia* North Korea has the largest special-forces organization in the world. But are they effective? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the event of war, North Korea would likely launch dozens of separate attacks throughout South Korea, from the DMZ to the southern port of Busan. Whether or not these forces can make their way through Seoul’s considerable air and sea defenses is another question. One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. North... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against apartheid who was revered as his nation's conscience by both Black and white, died aged 90. Tutu won the Nobel prize in 1984 in recognition of his non-violent opposition to white minority rule. A decade later, he witnessed the end of that regime and chaired a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, set up to unearth atrocities committed under it. Ever outspoken, he preached against the tyranny of the white minority. After apartheid ended, he called the Black political elite to account... read more
The Last Refuge3 hours ago
January 4th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 350
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 January 4th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 350 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge3 hours ago
Tuesday January 4th – 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 Tuesday January 4th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Global food safety topics for 2022
– ANALYSIS – What will the New Year bring? We can’t be sure about everything but we already know a few things in store in 2022. Coronavirus will still be around and impacting the food sector; new trade rules and embargoes will have to be dealt with by importers and exporters; and global food safety... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Amos Miller owes more reimbursement charges to FSIS for investigating his farm
Amos Miller, the Amish agri-businessman from Bird-In-Hand, PA, is likely to again be required to reimburse USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for investigation costs. The only question is the amount he likely owes, either $55,065 or $46,899. In a supplemental declaration filed with the Eastern U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania, an FSIS official... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Scottish report highlights COVID-19 impact on food sector
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on many areas, including fewer samples being taken and a decline in most foodborne pathogens, according to an annual report from Food Standards Scotland (FSS). The agency’s report for the year ended March 31, 2021, mentions sampling, levels of five foodborne pathogens, enforcement and food fraud. The year... Continue Reading read more
The Last Refuge3 hours ago
New York Science Teacher Vaccinates Son’s Friend, Without Parents’ Consent, During Visit to Her House
This is a wild story. A New York high school science teacher named Laura Parker Russo vaccinated the friend of her son during a visit to their house. The kids’ parents did not give permission and had no idea about it until he came home and told them. No one knows how the teacher got […] The post New York Science Teacher Vaccinates Son’s Friend, Without Parents’ Consent, During Visit to Her House appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Large drop but France still records more than 1,000 outbreaks in 2020
The number of outbreaks fell by more than 40 percent in France in 2020, largely because of COVID-19 measures, according to new numbers from the French public health agency. Overall, 1,010 outbreaks were declared in 2020 affecting 6,814 people. Of these, 396 went to hospitals and nine died. Officials are compiling outbreak numbers for 2021.... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Cheese, seafood, dates and cantaloupe subject to enhanced enforcement
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links for specific details... Continue Reading read more
“working against our government and against the interest of our people”
working against our government and against the interest of our people 9:58 AM · Jan 2, 2022 read more
January 4, 2022: Reader Tips
This evening we watch some foot chases from movies. Oh sure, they’re entirely unrealistic but are much fun to watch! Your most fleet footed tips would be much appreciated! read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
U.S. Department of Justice Hopes Arested Kremlin Insider May Know Russian Cyber Secrets
Acting U.S. Attorney Mendell speaks to reporters in Boston (Brian Snyder / Reuters) *Bloomberg:* *US catches Kremlin insider who may have secrets of 2016 hack* *Klyushin’s cybersecurity work and Kremlin ties could make him useful source of information* Washington: In the days before Christmas, US officials in Boston unveiled insider trading charges against a Russian tech tycoon they had been pursuing for months. They accused Vladislav Klyushin, who’d been extradited from Switzerland on Dec. 18, of illegally making tens of millions of dollars trading on hacked corporate-earn... read more
1988's Great Naval Duel Between the U.S. and Russia
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Russia's Kirov, * Back to our duel. In our scenario, let’s assume that each ship knows the location of the other at three hundred miles. At this range, the Iowa class is at a disadvantage: its longest-range weapons, the thirty-two Tomahawk missiles, are land-attack missiles and useless against the Kirov. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In 1988, the biggest ship-against-ship battle since the World War Two is about to begin. The *Iowa* ships were heavily armored, as battleships should be, with just over a foot of steel protection at the waterline. Th... read more
Savage Arms Rings in the New Year With New EDC Handgun
*Peter Suciu* *Guns, * The newly announced handgun marks Savage's return to concealed carry and self-defense, and according to its maker, it will be the first of a complete family of handguns built to the demanding standards of accuracy and reliability that have come to define Savage Arms. It is generally agreed that no handgun stance is perfect for every individual or situation, but Savage Arms' Stance, a micro-compact 9mm pistol, could be ideal for everyday carry (EDC). The newly announced handgun marks Savage's return to concealed carry and self-defense, and according to its ... read more
Here are Five Weapons You Can Build In Your Home
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Rifles, AK-46, Glock, * Here are five firearms you can build in your own home *Here's What You Need To Remember: *One exception to the receiver-as-firearm rule is that a receiver that is 80 percent complete or less is not subject to regulation; in other words, it is not legally a firearm. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the agency that regulates gun ownership in the United States, recognizes that individuals have a historical right to make their own firearms. While this may have been common in the eighteenth century, it is only r... read more
Flawed, But Deadly: Israel's Galil Rifle Packs a Punch
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Israeli Defense Force, IDF, * The Galil served as the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) service rifle for three decades. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Israeli Galil was adopted in 1972 and soldiered on for nearly three decades, through the Yom Kippur War, the 1982 invasion of Lebanon and anti-terrorism actions through the 1990s. The Galil experienced limited export success, with the most visible (and controversial) sale to Apartheid-era South Africa. The 1967 Six Day War provided many military lessons for the young state of Israel. One of many le... read more
"This Is Not Good!"
*Full screen recommended.* *Get Ready Stay Ready, "This Is Not Good!"* read more
"The Scariest Economy Is Being Ignored; Retirement Crisis; Dollar Alternatives; Restaurants In Debt"
Jeremiah Babe, 1/3/22: *"The Scariest Economy Is Being Ignored; * *Retirement Crisis; Dollar Alternatives; Restaurants In Debt"* read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Navy SEALS Win Preliminary Injunction Against Biden Mandated COVID Vaccination
Let’s hope this preliminary injunction holds up for the Special Warfare Personnel [Court Ruling HERE] (Via AP) – The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas today issued a preliminary injunction, stopping the Department of Defense from punishing military service members who have religious objections to the vaccine mandate. First Liberty Institute […] The post Navy SEALS Win Preliminary Injunction Against Biden Mandated COVID Vaccination appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Not Watching For The Asteroid
Related: Univision has pulled the plug on Fusion TV, the cable network it initially conceptualized as an English-language news and lifestyle channel targeting millennial Latinos. read more

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