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musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago

I hear you talking, but I am not buying it

When a philandering husband tries to explain why he reeks of someone else’s perfume as he saunters in after working late, most wives are not buying it. They hear him talking, but they certainly are not buying it. The failure … Continue reading → read more

Real Climate Science16 hours ago

Arctic Fraud From The Biden Administration

NOAA says Arctic sea ice is disappearing and that we have to take action to stop it. “The trends are alarming and undeniable. We face a decisive moment. We must take action to confront the climate crisis.” Arctic Report Card: … Continue reading → read more

CURMUDGUCATION16 hours ago

ICYMI: The Week It Hits The Fan Edition (1/9)

Well, that was almost as much fun as when schools started up last fall. Fun times all around, for sure. And a hefty reading list for the week, and I'll warn you up front--it's not a cheery collection. A reminder that sharing is caring, and that if you find something here that speaks to you, it's a great idea to signal boost it out into the world. *Teacher shortages will linger after the pandemic wanes* Andrea Gabor at Bloomsburg opinion looks at the problems that pre-date covid and will outlive it as well. Secrets to try? Maybe rethinking what professional respect id supposed to... read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

America's Fleet of B-1 Bombers Is in Bad Shape

*David Axe* *B-1 Bomber, United States* The B-1’s readiness woes could force the Air Force to buy the B-21s more quickly, as the older swing-wing bombers might not last into the 2030s. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Round-the-clock operations took a toll on the 1980s-vintage warplanes. The Air Force twice in 2018 and 2019 grounded the B-1 fleet following mechanical failures. Just seven of the U.S. Air Force’s 61 B-1 bombers are fully mission-capable, South Dakota senator Mike Rounds revealed on July 30, 2019. The B-1 shortfall could weigh on the Air Force’s plans for a new b... read more

Real Climate Science16 hours ago

Democrats Find A New Way To Traumatize Children

Massachusetts schools are using dogs to detect Covid-19 – CNN read more

All That Is Solid ...16 hours ago

The Tory Surrender to Covid

The Tories and their press like their Second World War similes, so here's one for them. Boris Johnson likes to affect a Churchillian pose, but rather than fighting the Omicron variant on the beaches or, to be blunt, anywhere, he's raised the white flag. But this is something worse then Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy or, for that matter, the French authorities who declared Paris an open city just before the German army arrived. No, Johnson and his government are the Covid equivalent of Vidkun Quisling and his collaborationist government in Norway during the Nazi occupation... read more

UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago

Indian actress Nayana Panyam: 'Underwater shoot during my menstrual cycle was challenging, I was suffering from cramps at that time'

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UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago

‘Russian submarine’ hit British warship – UK MOD

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UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago

An underwater concert with pool noodle seats: drippy idea or splashy fun?

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naked capitalism17 hours ago

Links 1/9/2022

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Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago

Being Ever Vigilant

By Cathy Jameson It’s not really a New Year’s Resolution. But if I had to share one bit of advice as we begin 2022, I’d share that we must always be ever vigilant. I have shared some of the complications... Related Stories - Just One Word - A Merry Christmas Reflection - Chain of Regrets read more

Is the BBC biased?17 hours ago

“Faceless - nameless- shameless”

That BBC article that so got my goat last night - *BBC seeks swift response to bus anti-Semitism story complaints* - remains unchanged. David Collier isn't impressed with it either and makes a further point: This is part of the problem. Look at the article. A typical BBC report. Not a single name attached to it. The identities are all hidden - no byline, just an unnamed 'spokeswoman'... an anonymous article with no accountability. Faceless - nameless- shameless. That's the BBC. read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

New Class of Russian Submarines Could Hunt Western Counterparts

*Peter Suciu* *Russian Submarines, * The Russian boat will likely have a more versatile arsenal than its American counterpart. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Russia has one of the largest submarine fleets in the world, but it is aging, including nuclear and conventional attack submarines; guided-missile subs armed with cruise missiles; and ballistic missile submarines that are armed with long-range nuclear weapons. Russia will likely replace its aging *Akula* and *Victor*-class submarines with the *Laika* on a one-to-one basis. Last December Russian state-owned TV aired a s... read more

Cairns News17 hours ago

Why would Australian governments want a coil gun or rail gun?

Letter to the Editor It may seem they want to “remove all guns from free members of Society” by dividing Sporting shooters, but I’m not sure it really matters all that much to the powers that be. Home affairs at the end of last year were calling on public consultation in relation to the electromagnetic […] read more

naked capitalism17 hours ago

Charity Shops: Why They Beat the Rest of the High Street as a Retail Experience

On the pleasures and virtues of shopping at charity shops. read more

Cairns News17 hours ago

An tribute to outstanding Brisbane doctor Simon Stilgoe

Letter to the Editor Blessings Dr Simon Stilgoe. You have developed and used your God given talents to an amazing degree. I am sure you have many more years of service you could serve humanity.There must be thousands of people who thank you for what you have done. The one thing that stands out in […] read more

Komando.com19 hours ago

Tech tip: How to recover files you accidentally deleted

Simple ways to recover accidentally deleted files. read more

Is the BBC biased?10 hours ago

What 'Newsnight' was doing in late 2016

There's a video doing the rounds this weekend of *Newsnight* pulling a stunt and mocking a call by a Conservative MP for the BBC to play *God Save the Queen* every night by playing the Sex Pistols' *God Save the Queen*, introduced with a straight face by Kirsty Wark. Though the same Conservative MP [Andrew Rosindell] has repeated his call this week, that *Newsnight* stunt dates from November 2016, back when Ian Katz was the programme's editor. He was fond of those kind of japes. I'm surprised we didn't cover it back then. *UPDATE*: Whoops. Well, that video, via Alex Belfield, h... read more

Is the BBC biased?16 hours ago

Celebrating

Radio 4's *Sunday* programme is achieving the impossible by getting even worse. It's transitioning from being 'the most liberal programme on Radio 4' to being 'the wokest programme on Radio 4'. A thoroughly one-sided piece this morning from the Khanate of London by *Sunday* reporter Vishva Samani dealt with the “heated debate” over removing 'controversial' public statues by celebrating a project funded by the Great Khan himself [well, funded by UK taxpayers actually] to 'diversify' statues, murals, etc, in the capital in the wake of the BLM protests. [Or as Douglas Murray put in the... read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

A F-35 Deployment to Europe Could Deter Russia from Invading Ukraine

*Kris Osborn* *F-35A, Europe* F-35s would be able to provide air support for Ukraine in the event of a ground attack by Russian forces. Close air support from the United States and NATO allies could be vital to help defend Ukraine if Russia chooses to invade. Ukraine is already armed with American-produced Javelin anti-tank missiles to engage Russian armored vehicles. A mix of high-altitude bombers, reconnaisance aircraft, drones, and manned fighters would all be useful for providing air support in Ukraine. While the legendary A-10 Warthog is known as a standout close air suppor... read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

Why the B-21 Raider Could Be Armed With Air-to-Air Missiles

*David Axe* *B-21 Raider, United States* There is some precedent for a bomber aircraft with a secondary air-to-air mission. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The A-12 was designed to carry two AIM-120 medium-range air-to-air missiles in addition to air-to-ground weaponry. But the U.S. Defense Department canceled the A-12 in 1991. The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber could fly as early as 2021. And at least one Air Force general believes the new Northrop Grumman-made bomber could gain air-to-air capabilities in order to help it fight its way to its target. There... read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

France On Track for New Aircraft Carrier by 2038

*Peter Suciu* *Aircraft Carriers, Europe* France is a modern and industrial power with the capacity to build high-tech weapons. The replacement for its current carrier is no exception. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *At this point, it has been speculated that the Porte Avion Nouvelle Generation (PANG) carrier would likely be nuclear powered with two K22 reactors, would be in similar size to *Charles de Gaulle*, and would have an air wing that would include thirty-two next-generation fighter jets. The French Navy’s only currently active aircraft carrier, named for France’s f... read more

Is the BBC biased?18 hours ago

From the Sunday papers

Here are a few BBC-related stories from the Sunday papers that you may have missed... *The Sunday Times* alleges that the BBC is “glossing over” human rights abuses against migrants and detainees in Dubai and that an Emirati minder “oversaw filming” of the corporation's new “observational documentary” *Dubai**:** Playground of the Rich*. The paper gives examples, including: In the third episode, a short segment shares the stories of tourists who have paid a “heavy price” in the past for not abiding by the “letter of the law”, including public displays of affection, sex outside marr... read more

Diogenes' Middle Finger19 hours ago

Covid Pitch Meeting

I Really Hope Someone Slips This Into The National Archives 🤣🤣 via Revelation Researcher Rumble Channel read more

Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago

Interview: Time to rethink tourism, an economic lifeline for millions

Hopes that the tourism industry would rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been dented by the wildfire spread of the Omicron variant. In an exclusive interview with UN News, Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), called for new ideas to restart the sector. Read the full story, “Interview: Time to rethink tourism, an economic lifeline for millions”, on globalissues.org → read more

The National Interest19 hours ago

Why the Retired F-117 Is Still Training With F-15 Fighters

*Alex Hollings* *Stealth Fighter, * Low-frequency radar has long been able to spot stealth aircraft in the sky, but isn’t accurate enough to actually target one. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Stealth does not make an aircraft invisible to radar, nor is radar the only way aircraft are targeted. The world’s first operational stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk, made a surprise appearance in Fresno, California this week, despite being officially retired since 2008. The Nighthawks, which were spotted alongside F-15 Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, made the trip to square o... read more

The National Interest19 hours ago

Ticonderoga Cruiser Modernization Effort Sharply Divides Congress

*Mark Episkopos* *Ticonderoga-class, United States* The Senate Armed Services Committee appears to diverge sharply from the House on keeping the Ticonderoga cruiser in service. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* As the Navy decides on a long-term plan to phase out the Ticonderoga class, part of the cruiser fleet was entered into a modernization program. U.S. lawmakers are reportedly at a stalemate over the fate of the Navy’s aging cruiser fleet. The House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee iteration of the annual defense policy bill lays the ... read more

The Decarie Report19 hours ago

We are NOT a democracy.

We talk a great deal about democracy. Our politicians will talk about it forever. Alas! Whatever our babble might be the reality is that most don't even know the meaning of democracy. Worse, I can't think of any nation in history that has ever been a democracy. (In fairness, I have to say it's possible that Canada's NDP might believe in democracy. But I know of nobody else - and that holds true for all the nations I have ever come across in years of reading. The vague idea is that democracy is what guides our society in its activities - that society guides us. And so we sent troops ... read more

Is the BBC biased?19 hours ago

Mad Dogs and BBC Managers

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”, said the Preacher in *Ecclesiastes*, continuing that there's “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to present a Radio 4 programme, and a time to stop presenting a Radio 4 programme”. Meanwhile, L. Frank Baum in *The Marvelous Land of Oz* said, somewhat less poetically, “Everything has to come to an end, sometime”. And so it is with Nigel Rees's 46 year run as host of Radio 4's *Quote...Unquote*. I listened to it as a teenager, which shows just how long ago it started. But the season has turned... read more

Virtual Mirage20 hours ago

Sunday Discussion

It’s not a sermonette, but perhaps grist for discussion. There are two ways to look at this. First- Jesus is coming back according to plan some time in the future and there is no burning need to explore space because it’s all in God’s hands. Unfortunately, the same argument was given against manned flight […] The post Sunday Discussion appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

The National Interest20 hours ago

Russia's New Borei-Class Submarine Could be a Big Future Threat

*Peter Suciu* *Borei-class submarine, Eurasia* The Russian Navy could eventually have a flotilla of at least a dozen of the Borei-class SSBNs before long. *Here's What We Need to Remember:* Despite having half the displacement of the *Typhoon-*class and being smaller, the Russian Borei-class submarines can carry a similar number of missiles. While the United States Navy looks to replace its aging *Ohio*-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with the more advanced *Columbia*-class, Moscow is also seeking to expand its submarine force with evermore advanced underwater cruiser... read more

Modern Tokyo Times20 hours ago

The call of faith in the heart of Tokyo

The call of faith in the heart of Tokyo Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The faiths of Buddhism and Shintoism dot the Japanese landscape. Meanwhile, the impact of Confucianism and Taoism can be felt – and other ideas that have guided this nation throughout its history. Therefore, when visiting Tokyo, the […] The post The call of faith in the heart of Tokyo first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

The Duran20 hours ago

Fatphobia Is Caused By White Supremacy?

Just when you though the American left couldn’t get any crazier…check out this segment by the bravest man on television. Actually, you don’t have to be especially brave to trounce this particular piece of nonsense, although you do have to be stupid to believe it. The book Tucker alluded to in this segment on NPR […] read more

The Duran20 hours ago

VERY SHOCKING Russian Roulette Via Vaccine Batch Number Explained By Dr. Tom Cowan

VERY SHOCKING Russian Roulette Via Vaccine Batch Number Explained By Dr. Tom Cowan Tom Cowan presents analysis of official VAERS reported deaths and injuries. This is edited from his original longer talk, here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/m5m2HO2VVOTj/ He gives credit to the auth… read more

The Duran20 hours ago

These Vaccines are Killing the Young and the Old

Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi:”These Vaccines are Killing the Young and the Old, They are Killing our Children “The proof is there. They are killing our children” “These Vaccines are Killing the Young and the Old, They are Killing our Children” Dr. Bhakdi explains how and why the gene-based COVID-“vaccines” trigger the breakdown of immunological defense… source […] read more

Komando.com21 hours ago

How to get the new and improved Windows Media Player

Do you miss Microsoft's Windows Media Player? You're in luck. A new and improved version is on the way. read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch21 hours ago

26 Foods High in Zinc for Overall Good Health

Zinc is an important mineral for the body, and a deficiency can result in hair loss and diarrhea. The National Institute of Health says that the average adult male should be getting 11 milligrams of zinc each day, and adult females need 8 milligrams daily. It’s important to keep in mind that this is cumulative … Continue reading 26 Foods High in Zinc for Overall Good Health → read more

Medical Crimes Explained14 hours ago

Czym się różni człowiek od zwierzęcia?

Katarzyna Hoffman "Nic tak nie szkodzi nauce jak edukacja" "Nauka to przetwarzanie i kojarzenie informacji a nie jej zapamiętywanie" "Przeciętny lekarz ma inteligencję znacznie poniżej pendriva - jest starannie dobranym do zawodu idiotą zdolnym zapamiętywać wzajemnie sprzeczne bzdury bez jakiejkolwiek reakcji umysłu" "Podążanie czyni idiotą" "dzieci kształcone przez kretynki będą idiotami - nie ma innej możliwości" Człowiek to istota, która ma potrzebę posiadania własnego punktu widzenia. Chce rozumieć świat, w którym żyje. Wg Kartezjusza aby istnieć trzeba myśleć (Cogito ergo... read more

The National Interest20 hours ago

Will the West Ignore Russia's Ukraine Redlines?

*Mark Episkopos* *Russia-Ukraine War, Eurasia* The Kremlin’s sharpened rhetoric is accompanied by what some experts believe to be the early signs of Russia’s growing preparedness to escalate the military conflict in eastern Ukraine. *Here's What to Remember: *“I don’t think the Russians are bluffing when they suggest that they are willing to go to war over the situation that they see in Ukraine. “They proved it before, and they have put in place the military wherewithal to be able to do that,” added George Beebe, Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for the Nation... read more

OrientalReview.org20 hours ago

Baptism In The Jordan: Another Step Down

The Great Prokeimenon, sometimes chanted at Vespers in the Orthodox liturgical tradition, asks the rhetorical question, “Who is so great a God as our God?” I often think that by “great” one might also mean “gutsy”. The gods of other nations and religions are comparatively tame and timid when set […] read more