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Thomas Paine

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

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

2 February - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10 pm MST

Komando.com21 hours ago
Is your MacBook’s battery life draining overnight? Here’s the strange reason why
Tech tip: How to keep your MacBook's battery from draining overnight. read more
Can Germany Show Us How to Leave Coal Behind?
At least the Germans are seriously trying to change it out. Not so easy of course, but understand all other countries have been scamming us. And I do mean all. I am expecting coal to be slowly sqeezed out of business as has happened to it in the USA though there by natural gas. It still reduced undesirable coal consumption. I do think we need to bite the bullit and make geothermal solutions massively subsidized to replace all alternatives. Once capped out hte power is almost free like in a dam. Better yet low grade geothermal is possible everywhere and no caustic fluids eith... read more
President Eisenhower Did Meet With Aliens in 1954, According to Former Politician
Since then we have obviously formalized our interactions with various aliens and no longer do we fumble about. Also recall that gravity research was 'abandoned' the next year. So we are looking at 1947 and Roswell which jump started out attention to 1955 when the cone of silence descended. after that nothing except increasing UFO sightings and what i now understand as increasing human space craft activity identified by generally crude tech. When you understand that Starship Enterprise 1.1 flew in 1980, was used to wipe out 100,000 iraqi soldiers in 1990 and is now advanced ano... read more
RCP - 46* Now Officially Less Popular Than 45. And It Only Took Him a Year.
Without the major newspapers, the hateful twitter mobs and 5 major networks pounding away at him 24/7- 365, the man that loveth ice cream and the media proclaimed as another "Lincoln," ready to “hug” and heal the nation is now less liked than his predecessor. "As of February 1, 2022, Biden’s *Real Clear Politics* (RCP) average of all the polls showed him at 41.4 percent approval and 54.7 percent disapproval. Exactly four years ago, on February 1, 2018, Trump’s RCP average stood at 41.5 percent approval and 54.5 percent disapproval." As 46's* progressive circus begins to crumble, ... read more
Abigail Oil Field Gets Go Ahead
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Finally a bit of commonsense, though Silly Jilly is throwing her toys out of the pram! The Abigail oil and gas field off the east coast of Scotland was quietly approved by the government’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) last month, defying climate experts who warned […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil needed to reinject 45% of natural gas production in 2021 due to lack of transportation infrastructure
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Due to the water crisis, the country imports record levels of natural gas from the U.S. and Argentina, but returned nearly half of its own gas production to wells in 2021. It is 22.2 billion cubic meters or 45% of the volume produced during the period. This is the highest […] The post Brazil needed to reinject 45% of natural gas production in 2021 due to lack of transportation infrastructure appeared first on The Rio Times . read more
Massive mudflow hits Quito after extremely heavy rain, Ecuador
A destructive mudflow hit the La Gasca suburb of Ecuador's capital Quito (population 2.7 million) on January 31, 2022, sweeping away homes and cars, and claiming the lives of at least 24 people. At least 12 people are still missing and 48 were injured. The event...... Read more » read more
GREENIE WATCH19 hours ago
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* Three out of five Britons would not vote for an MP who backs ban of new petrol and diesel cars * BORIS Johnson is facing a voter backlash over plans to ban new petrol and ­diesel cars sales in 2030. Three out of five would not vote for an MP who backs the idea, a survey reveals. The growing anger is revealed in the study of 41,000 road users, including car, van and taxi drivers, truckers, bikers, cyclists and walkers There is also overwhelming ­support for a referendum on the Government action to hit its net zero target for harmful emissions. Most alarming for the PM is hardeni... read more
U.S. to Russia: Do as We Say, Not as We Do
SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Feb 02 (IPS) - Hidden in plain sight, the extreme hypocrisy of the U.S. position on NATO and Ukraine cries out for journalistic coverage and open debate in the USA’s major media outlets. But those outlets, with rare exceptions, have gone into virtually Orwellian mode, only allowing elaboration on the theme of America good, Russia bad. Read the full story, “U.S. to Russia: Do as We Say, Not as We Do”, on globalissues.org → read more
Damaged Natural Infrastructure Exacerbates Urban Flooding in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 02 (IPS) - People living in Jardim Pantanal, a low-income neighborhood on the east side of the Brazilian megalopolis of São Paulo, suffer floods every southern hemisphere summer. Many residents remember the three months their streets and homes were under water in late 2009 and early 2010. Read the full story, “Damaged Natural Infrastructure Exacerbates Urban Flooding in Brazil”, on globalissues.org → read more
Wetlands: ‘Unsung heroes’ of the climate crisis
For the first time, the United Nations on Wednesday celebrates World Wetlands Day, recognizing that these fragile ecosystems make a crucial contribution to biodiversity, climate mitigation, freshwater availability, and economic resilience. Read the full story, “Wetlands: ‘Unsung heroes’ of the climate crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Miguel Pupo beats Ítalo Ferreira in a Brazilian duel in Hawaii
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Miguel Pupo was better than Ítalo Ferreira in the Brazilian duel in the round of 16 of the first stage of the 2022 season of the World Surfing Circuit, which is held in Pipeline (Hawaii). The surfer from São Paulo was not afraid to face the current Olympic champion and […] The post Miguel Pupo beats Ítalo Ferreira in a Brazilian duel in Hawaii appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Will NBC Enter the Sports Streaming Game?
*Stephen Silver* *Streaming Services, * Ironically, it would result in a Comcast-owned company instigating a move with the potential to exacerbate cord-cutting. For many years, local sports broadcasts were seemingly immune to the cord-cutting revolution. Fans love sports, especially their local teams, and most of them insist on watching their teams’ games live. As a result of this, many teams have signed huge, long-term local TV deals with regional sports networks (RSNs), and these deals have formed a major percentage of the revenue model for sports leagues. In recent years, how... read more
Stimulus Check Petition Adds 30K More Signatures to Growing Total
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Checks, United States* The petition was organized by Denver-area restaurant owner Stephanie Bonin, who was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. A popular petition in favor of another round of stimulus checks reached its goal of three million signatures a few weeks ago. But momentum hasn’t stopped even after reaching that impressive milestone. As of this writing, the petition has tacked on roughly another thirty thousand more signatures. The next target for the petition is 4.5 million signatures. If that is eventually reached, it would make the petition... read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
Early American Warfare
French and Indian War (1754-1763) The brutality of warfare in the North American wilderness during the French and Indian War comes through vividly in a British army officer’s manuscript journal acquired by the American Revolution Institute in February 2020. Its author, Rudolph Bentinck (1738-1820), was a Dutch-born lieutenant in the Royal American Regiment, a […] The post Early American Warfare appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil: Non-binary gender included in Rio de Janeiro birth certificates
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A joint lawsuit by the Rio de Janeiro Public Defender's Office and the state's Court of Justice included the 'non-binary' gender as an option on birth certificates. The term, placed on the civil register in neutral language, refers to people who do not identify with the female or male genders, […] The post Brazil: Non-binary gender included in Rio de Janeiro birth certificates appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil drops in global ranking measuring fight against corruption and crime
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The survey conducted by the World Justice Project (WJP), a U.S.-based organization comprising renowned scholars and former officials of several nationalities, ranked Brazil 77th in 2021, among 139 countries assessed. The "Rule of Law Index" evaluates how far laws and institutions limit the power of the state and its agents […] The post Brazil drops in global ranking measuring fight against corruption and crime appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Stem cell rejuvenation helps immunotherapy fight cancer tirelessly
This is an unexpected improvement on stem cell methods that targets immune cells. The cancer industry has finally shifted its research focus to immune methods and this may even boost the overall profile and allow ultimate suppression. as said this is promising. Now we are focused on hte immune system i am seriously optimistic that cancer generally can stop been an issue. *Stem cell rejuvenation helps immunotherapy fight cancer tirelessly* *By Michael Irving* *January 31, 2022* *Researchers in Japan have developed a way to rejuvenate immune cells using stem cells, to improve ... read more
Laser defense system will be ready to intercept missiles in a year
This technology is now going public. WE got serious in 1980 when crop circles began appearing and we watched the software advance for twenty years. I am sure this tech was mounted aboard our secret football field sized gravity ships. We have seen naval apps since 2000 and now we have land based emplacements that likely can also be moved quickly. So yes it is on time. This means that a rapid fire station can scour thousands of drones from the sky to say nothing about the vulnerability of fighters. v anything that can intercept a missle can also tear apart a fighte. We now need r... read more
A Secret Weapon For Accounting Consultant Next
A web site visitor will keep for 4 seconds or much less to choose to learn the web page. They spend much much less time if they’re moving by way of a journal. As such, the organization history have to be defined later, within the credibility section of your ad or product info. However first that you must ‘meet the reader wherever his thoughts is at’… His worries, let-downs, and needs. Here is the artwork of a gross sales author. All enterprise house owners needs to have some concept of profitable advertising and marketing literature since they should examine adverts … read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil: Overdue electricity bills hit record in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the impact of the pandemic on household income and the rising cost of energy due to the water crisis, more Brazilians are unable to pay their electricity bill on time. According to the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), 39.43% of low-income households have delayed their bills for at least […] The post Brazil: Overdue electricity bills hit record in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s exports revenue break records in January
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian exports set a new record for January, reaching US$19.6 billion, surpassing the previous record for the month, set in 2018. It was the highest figure since trade balance official records began to be taken in 1989, surpassing the previous record, of US$16.7 billion in January 2018. On a daily […] The post Brazil’s exports revenue break records in January appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil has highest projected real interest rate in 2022 among main economies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian real interest rate projected for the end of 2022 is currently around 6.5%, if inflation and SELIC rate forecasts are maintained. Brazil leads the real interest projection when compared to 37 other nations, according to a survey conducted by Necton Investimentos. Based on these figures, the Brazilian real […] The post Brazil has highest projected real interest rate in 2022 among main economies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
This Video Shows Why the A-10 Warthog Is Still a Great Attack Aircraft
*Alex Hollings* *A-10 Warthog, * The A-10 has been flying close air support missions for nearly fifty years now and has been slated for retirement several times, but the combat-proven Warthog continues to prove too valuable to be sent out to pasture. Over the past two decades of counter-terror combat operations the world over, few platforms have come to serve as unofficial symbols of American military might quite like the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle and the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Most of us, however, know them as the *Humvee and the Warthog*. You’... read more
Why the Strait of Hormuz Will Remain a Flashpoint With Iran
*Sidharth Kaushal* *Iran, Strait of Hormuz* If Iran cannot shut down the Strait of Hormuz, or convince either the United States or its regional allies such as Saudi Arabia that it can do so, then it becomes attendant to ask what the value of limited coercive acts is. *Here's What You Need to Know: *While the Iranian Navy and IRGC(N) retain the capabilities to, on paper, substantially disrupt transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a scenario specific analysis illustrates that the ability of Iran to accomplish this end is overstated. The recent mining of two oil tankers in the Gulf... read more
How Iranian Gunboats Control the Persian Gulf
*Sebastien Roblin* *Persian Gulf, Middle East* Tehran's surprising force posture uses gunboats. *Here's What to Remember: *Tehran facilitates asymmetric warfare strategies in the Persian Gulf. *In October 2016, an article by the Tasnim news agency reported that an Iranian company showcased the first-ever unmanned GEV vehicle ever in an exhibition, though the article was promptly taken down after posting and the exhibitors refused to speak with media afterwards. A new prototype was pictured atop a lovely Persian carpet.* Iran has fielded a variety of unusual weapons over the year... read more
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* Bridgewater College shooting leaves two officers dead; suspect in custody* * It'S Hard To Imagine why A Stupid Kid would Blow Up His Future like This. Maybe he was high on something* A 27-year-old man opened fire at Bridgewater College in Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, killing one police officer and one campus safety officer, according to authorities. The two officers were responding to a report of a suspicious person near Memorial Hall on Bridgewater's campus when the suspect opened fire, striking and killing both of them. Alexander Wyatt Campbell fled the scene but was appreh... read more
Modern Tokyo Times20 hours ago
Biden and anti-Russia warmongers: Play it again Bush, Clinton, and Obama
Biden and anti-Russia warmongers: Play it again Bush, Clinton, and Obama Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times During the administration of Donald Trump, he did a rare thing in recent American history. Yes, he didn’t start or instigate a war. Only recently, the Barack Obama administration destabilized Libya and Syria – along […] The post Biden and anti-Russia warmongers: Play it again Bush, Clinton, and Obama first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Duran20 hours ago
NATO: principle of collective irresponsibility
Being completely dependent on the United States, the leaders of the Baltic States are well aware that they are valuable to the United States only as a bridgehead on the borders of Russia. In the absence of a “Russian threat”, they lose their value. And this will cause a decrease in financial flows from the […] read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Creation of women’s battalions in Lithuania: a demographic threat
Since January 2022, the issue of compulsory military service not only for men, but also for women has been seriously discussed by the Lithuanian government. The current government’s programme says the country should aspire to transition to universal conscription of both men and women. If the parliament had adopted the necessary legislation in 2021 and […] read more
Red Light Runner – NgAngA’s Answer to Traffic Light Apartheid
From Collingwood in the Golden Bay, NZ Innovative solutions in problematic times …. “NgAngA has hit the national news headlines in recent weeks with his innovative business approach …” Kiwi4Justice By Kiwi4Justice He just calls himself NgAngA. The name is from his Australian Aboriginal tribe and it means ‘Peace Maker’. When you look around his … Continue reading Red Light Runner – NgAngA’s Answer to Traffic Light Apartheid → read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
Embalmer Says He Is Finding “Strange Clots” and Suspects Covid Vaccines
Richard Hirschman, an embalmer, provided photographs of veins with blood clots and said that the number of people with these blockages has recently increased from around 50% to almost 80%. Microscope analysis and chemical testing of the clots is needed. read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Mandatory Vaccine Registry and Involuntary Quarantine
Bill HB4640 would allow authorities to place people exposed to an infectious disease under public health department observation in a contained atmosphere with department watch guards. These would basically be quarantine camps. read more
Davis Strait polar bears in Eastern Canada are thriving according to new survey
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Pack ice is barreling down the Labrador coast, almost certainly bringing Davis Strait polar bears with it. And according to new survey results, those bears are doing just fine: numbers are stable, bears are fatter than they were in 2007, and cubs are surviving well – thanks largely to abundant harp… read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
FDA Approved Moderna’s ‘Spikevax’ Shot, But It Is Not Available. People Can Refuse Experimental Vaccines.
All COVID shots still remain under federal Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). That means that people have the option to accept or refuse the shots. read more
Giant New England Wind Farm Threatens Fishermen
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Vineyard Wind 1 Project off the coast of Massachusetts, one of the crown jewels in the Biden administration’s plans to blanket the East Coast with offshore wind farms, could wreck the region’s commercial fishing industry and is now facing a serious legal challenge… read more
Need To Know23 hours ago
UK: Probe into Secret Govt Unit for Reportedly Using Fear to Gain COVID Policy Compliance
Established by David Cameron’s coalition government in 2010, the ‘nudge unit’ is apparently designed to apply scientific principles to subtly influence public behavior without the need for legislation. read more
OrientalReview.org23 hours ago
US Reminds India It’s Showtime
Pegasus, CAATSA, Nagaland — prime facie, they’ve nothing in common. At least, reading the Indian press, one gets that impression. But it is always important to connect the dots to understand where the trail is leading to. The Biden-Harris Administration is sensing that Modi Govt, a perceived ally, is not […] read more
$29 Trillion Bombshell | Andy Schectman
Liberty and Finance When the Fed told us they had spent $5 trillion on bailouts in the GFC, the truth was the Fed was pumping $29 trillion into the world’s financial system, which remained a sealed secret until researched under FOIA release. Andy Schectman, CEO & president of Miles Franklin, says the U.S. may be … read more
Illinois Democrat Rep. Proposes Bill HB4640 That Calls For “Quarantine To Observe” Those Refusing Vaccines
Illinois Democrat Rep. Proposes Bill HB4640 That Calls For “Quarantine To Observe” Those Refusing Vaccines by IllinoisReview.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Villa Park State Rep. Deb Conroy (Democrat) wants to “isolate or quarantine persons who are unable or unwilling to receive vaccines, medications, or other treatments.” – HB 4640 is scheduled to be heard in the Illinois … read more
US State Department Orders Diplomats’ Families to Leave Belarus
US State Department Orders Diplomats’ Families to Leave Belarus by Zachary Basu, https://www.axios.com/ The State Department ordered the family members of U.S. government staff in Belarus to evacuate on Monday, citing the “unusual and concerning Russian military buildup along Belarus’ border with Ukraine.” – Why it matters: The advisory comes just over a week after … read more
The B-21: Stealth Bomber, and...Dogfighter?
*David Axe* *B-21 Stealth Bomber, * Advanced air-to-air capabilities could be a game-changer for America’s newest stealth bomber. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If the B-21 does fly in 2021, as planned and ends up including the air-to-air capabilities that have been proposed, it could finally fulfill the A-12’s multi-role promise from nearly 30 years ago. 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 figh... read more
The M1 Abrams Keeps Getting Stronger and Stronger
*Kyle Mizokami* *M1 Abrams, * The M1 Abrams tank was first fielded by the U.S. Army in the 1980s. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The 1991 Persian Gulf War against Iraq saw the M829A1 depleted-uranium round used by M1A1s against Iraqi T-72s with devastating effect. A tank is a fast-moving, well-protected, heavily armed behemoth designed to dominate the land battlefield. As the primary offensive weapon in any army, nations compete to field the best tanks in both peace and war. In the 1980s, the U.S. Army took the drastic step of arming its tank, the M1 Abrams, with the ultima... read more
Why Iran Reverse-Engineers American Drones
*David Axe* *Drones, Middle East* In 2010, the U.S. Air Force surveyed an airbase in the United Arab Emirates for the deployment of RQ-170 Sentinel stealth spy drones. *Here's What to Remember: *The need for stealth grew only more urgent in 2019 when an Iranian missile knocked an MQ-4C out of the sky. U.S. forces on deployment to the Middle East include F-15E fighter-bombers, F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters and B-52 bombers, among others. But as tensions escalate between the United States and its allies including Saudi Arabia on one hand, and Iran and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi re... read more
F-15EX Eagle II Program Reaches Yet Another Milestone
*Peter Suciu* *F-15EX, * The new F-15EX successfully fired a weapon for the first time. Last month, the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II program reached a new milestone. While flying over the Gulf of Mexico on January 25, an F-15EX Eagle II successfully fired an AIM-120D missile. The aircraft, which was operated by the U.S. Air Force's 40th Flight Test Squadron, pursued a BQM-167 aerial target drone during a test flight. The exercise was part of the 53rd Wing's Combat Archer program, an air-to-air weapons system evaluation program (WSEP). During the flight, the F-15EX detected the drone ... read more
Could Taiwanese Suicide Drones Hold Back the People's Liberation Army?
*David Axe* *Drones, Asia* A suicide drone essentially is a small, inexpensive cruise missile, usually possessing some loitering capability. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Taiwan is counting on drones to counter China’s expanding advantage in ships, planes and troops. China can muster potentially thousands of aircraft, hundreds of ships and hundreds of thousands of troops for a possible invasion of Taiwan. A new suicide drone appeared at the August 2019 edition of the biennial Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in the island country’s capital. The unmanned ae... read more
Need To Know23 hours ago
CA Gov. Newsom and LA Mayor Garcetti Photographed  Violating Their Own Mask Policies
Jessica Millan Patterson, chair of the state Republican Party, said that Newsom's "blatant and insulting disregard for his own COVID rules is a crystal clear sign that it's time for his Draconian policies and state of emergency to go.'' read more
Each-way Albo backflips on gas-fired power project, but there’s a catch
We’re starting to feel an election here at ADVANCE, and it’s because Anthony Albanese is getting nervous about how his ridiculous climate policies alienate anyone outside of Darlinghurst, Toorak and West End. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 1 February 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
War News Updates23 hours ago
Who Will Succeed Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a grand gathering to mark the nation's poverty alleviation accomplishments and honor model poverty fighters at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2021. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) *The Conversation: **China has no plan for who will succeed Xi Jinping – leaving the nation and the world in uncertainty* Since becoming China’s paramount leader in 2012, Xi Jinping has overseen en... read more
Giant New England Wind Farm Threatens Fishermen
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Vineyard Wind 1 Project off the coast of Massachusetts, one of the crown jewels in the Biden administration’s plans to blanket the East Coast with offshore wind farms, could wreck the region’s commercial fishing industry and is now facing a serious legal challenge from – Texas. The legal arm of […] read more
Government Interference In Economy Isn’t Way To Compete With China
By Anthony B Kim and Walter Lohman ~ The House of Representatives is scheduled this week to consider a wide-ranging bill ostensibly aimed at improving U.S. competitiveness. The long-awaited companion legislation to the Senate’s expansive U.S. Innovation and Competition Act—formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act—however, does just the opposite. Regrettably, the $318 billion bill, […] read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
February 2nd – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 379
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 February 2nd – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 379 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Modern Tokyo Times23 hours ago
Japan tourism and Shintoism: Samukawa Shinto Shrine in Kanagawa
Japan tourism and Shintoism: Samukawa Shinto Shrine in Kanagawa Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In a busy world full of uncertainty, the beauty of nature and the mystery of faith are equal places to refresh the soul. Hence, the Samukawa Shinto Shrine (Samukawa-Jinja Shrine) in Kanagawa – within easy […] The post Japan tourism and Shintoism: Samukawa Shinto Shrine in Kanagawa first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
Now Is The Time At SDA When We Juxtapose!
San Francisco has turned into a literal s-hole and only gotten worse since March 2020 Protesters in Ottawa have gone out of their way to clean up the streets: “In true Canadian fashion, protesters even began policing one another’s behaviour. This included setting up ad-hoc litter patrols to clean up everyone else’s mess — leading… Continue reading → read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Wednesday February 2nd – 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 February 2nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Biden And The Border
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ At last, Biden threatens to use military force to secure the border, but the border he that he wants to secure is the one between Russia and Ukraine?! YIKES! Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/ read more
February 2, 2022: Reader Tips
In case you missed it, here’s the remarkable video posted earlier by Kate showing farmers and truckers breaking though the police roadblock to assist the isolated truckers. In honour of that, and this won’t be the last time we reference this song, please enjoy Truckin’ In The Free World! Viva Frei has a few thoughts… Continue reading → read more
Experts wrong again, this time about coal
These days it seems that commodity prices do the opposite of what the so-called experts say. read more
More Focus On The Impossible Costs Of A Fully Wind/Solar/Battery Energy System
* It should be glaringly obvious that, if we are shortly going to try to convert to a “net zero” carbon emissions energy system based entirely on wind, sun and batteries, then there needs to be serious focus on the feasibility and costs of such a system. * The particular part of such a prospective system that needs the most focus is the method of energy storage, its cost and, indeed, feasibility. That part needs focus because, as wind and solar increase their share of generation over 50% of the total, storage becomes far and away the dominant driver of the total costs. * Moreover, t... read more
Mike Pence Undressed
Emerald Robinson has a terrific outline on the RNC donor class priorities and the Machiavellian intents of Mike Pence throughout the term of Donald Trump’s presidency. ~ SEE HERE “The Treachery of a Vice President“ Everything Robinson outlines rings true. Posted in Decepticons, Deep State, Donald Trump, Mike pence, President Trump, Uncategorized The post Mike Pence Undressed appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Gangsters Out Blog15 hours ago
The Media's misrepresentation of the Truckers Convoy
I am so glad I got rid of hotmail. One of my pet peeves about hotmail was the fact that it would take you to Microsoft News Network when you logged out. MSN is ridiculous. It's like a bizarre circus freak show of fake news run by the one and only Bill Gates who is a whacked out Communist like George Soros. Everything they say is absurd. Today I logged into an old hotmail account and when I logged out, it took me to MSN. All the headlines were ridiculous. They showed that one picture of a guy with a Nazi flag not on location with a couple of guys holding F*ck Trudeau flags. They we... read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
FBI Director Says Chinese Espionage More ‘Damaging’ Than Ever Before
*NBC: **FBI Director Wray says scale of Chinese spying in the U.S. 'blew me away'* The FBI opens a new China-related counterintelligence investigation every 12 hours on average, and it now has over 2,000 such cases. Chinese spying in the U.S. has become so widespread that the FBI is launching an average of two counterintelligence investigations a day to counter the onslaught, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an interview. Wray has become the U.S. government’s most outspoken critic of the Chinese government’s spying. In an exclusive NBC News interview, he said the sheer... read more
Listeria outbreak traced to Dole salads continues with another patient discovered
Another person has been added to the patient toll in a a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to Dole packaged salads. There are now 17 people who have been confirmed with the outbreak strain of the pathogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The sick people live in 13 states... Continue Reading read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Palaszczuk ‘s pathetic police refused entry to Bar Wunder in Toowoomba
While blackfellas are stealing hundreds of cars and doing breakins across the state willy nilly every day then advertising their exploits on Falsebook, Comrade Annastacia Palaszczuk’s pathetic police spend many hours and thousands of dollars from their over-spent budgets chasing crooks without masks and cafe owners who won’t bend to the totalitarian state. They were […] read more
Amos Miller still hanging with sovereign citizens, but expert oversight likely
The Amish agribisinessman from Bird-In-Hand, PA, plays ball with an organization the federal court calls a sovereign citizen group. But it still, looks like Amos Miller may strike out. Tomorrow, Miller and his Miller’s Organic Farm are due in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The most restrictive Order since 2019,... Continue Reading read more
Arsenic and some mycotoxins at top of health risk ranking in Finland
The greatest risks of serious health effects from contaminants in food are associated with arsenic and certain mycotoxins, according to an analysis in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) wanted to identify the important chemical contaminants covered in legislation or monitoring recommendations. Prioritization of contaminants is based on data on the dietary exposure of consumers... Continue Reading read more
UK’s FSA seeks public comments on rare burger guidance
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom has opened a public comment period on changes to guidance on less than thoroughly cooked beef burgers. The agency is also asking people for their views on whether the term “less than thoroughly cooked” should be kept or replaced by “rare,” “pink” or “lightly cooked.” Guidance, originally published... Continue Reading read more
Finland’s President Keeps A Quiet Back Channel To Putin
Russian and Finnish Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Sauli Niinistö pictured during a meeting at the Kremlin in 2017. (Photo: Kremlin.ru) *Washington Post:* *As tensions rise between Russia and the West, Finland’s president keeps a quiet back channel* As the crisis over Ukraine has brewed, there are few European Union leaders on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official call list. There was President Emmanuel Macron of France last week. Before that, there was German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in December. And then there was Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, who after 10 years in ... read more
Another defence mess means we have no time to lose
We need a Royal Commission into Australia’s defence procurement program. read more
Defense Secretary Austin Meets With Qatar's Emir
*Mark Episkopos* *Qatar, Middle East* The meeting came on the same day that Qatar was elevated to a major non-NATO ally. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Emir, to “affirm the strength of the U.S.-Qatar defense partnership and its key role in the U.S. strategic bilateral relationship,” according to a Pentagon press statement issued earlier this week. “Secretary Austin reiterated his heartfelt gratitude to the [E]mir for Qatar’s indispensable and ongoing support to the United States in Afghanistan,” the statement added. “The lead... read more
Is Taiwan's Defense Concept Suited for a Chinese Invasion?
*Mark Episkopos* *China-Taiwan Relations, Indo-Pacific* Taiwan’s ongoing efforts run parallel to a new holistic approach known as the Overall Defense Concept (ODC). But what exactly is the ODC, and how does it seek to change Taiwan’s defense posture? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Taiwan will seek to inflict the most damage on the invading forces in the littoral zone, where their home-field advantage is the greatest. Taiwanese forces will then shift to preventing the PLA from establishing beachheads. In the midst of an unprecedented wave of threats and provocations from Bei... read more
Fact checkers defend activist scientists because they agree with them not because they are right
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The so-called fact-checkers are out again trying to insist one side of a scientific debate is wrong and another is right because they happen to agree with one side. That’s advocacy, not science. Here are some facts (check the links provided for additional references): Scientists in Arctic nations in the late… read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
ABC Suspends Whoopi Goldberg over Holocaust Race Remarks
The suspension came a day after Goldberg's comment during a discussion on “The View” that race was not a factor in the Holocaust. read more
Ukrainian President Zelensky Announces A Plan To Boost The Army By 100,000
*Ukrinform: **Number of Ukrainian military servicemen to increase by 100,000* President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed off a decree on Ukraine's transition toward a professional Army, increasing the number of servicemen by 100,000 over the next three years. The document was signed as the head of state addressed the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s Parliament, at the opening of the seventh session, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "The Decree of the President of Ukraine on strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities and the attractiveness of military service has been developed.... read more
Arctic Ice Maxing in January
Originally posted on Science Matters: Previous posts reported how Arctic ice was growing faster than average as well as last year. Remarkably, several regions have already exceeded their maximum ice extents last March, and overall, Arctic ice is 98% of 2021 maximum with six weeks of freezing season remaining. The animation shows ice growing the… read more
Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest pass pic.twitter.com/NDVdFYpbum — bu/ac (@buperac) February 2, 2022 read more
America Is Reaping What It Sowed In Ukraine
So what are Americans to believe about the rising tensions over Ukraine? The United States and Russia both claim their escalations are defensive, responding to threats and escalations by the other side, but the resulting spiral of escalation can only make war more likely. Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that “panic” by U.S. and Western leaders is already causing economic destabilization in Ukraine. U.S. allies do not all support the current U.S. policy. Germany is wisely refusing to funnel more weapons into Ukraine, in keeping with its long-standing policy of not send... read more
Red Ice News2 days ago
Canadian Truckers Inspires The World To Revolt Against The Covid Reset
[image: Canadian Truckers Inspires The World To Revolt Against The Covid Reset] We cover the massive protest in Ottawa, Canada that is igniting the rest of the West and eventually maybe even the World. A few of the guys from Plaid Army joins us live from location in Ottawa and even Maxime Bernier from the People's Party of Canada stops by quick to say hi with a few inspiring words. Video is also on Odysee | BitChute | GabTV | VK | Rumble | Float | Telegram | RedIceMembers Sign up for a membership at redicemembers.com. Get full access to our extensive archives, watch or listen to all... read more
"That's Where It All Begins..."
"That's where it all begins. That's where we all get screwed big time as we grow up. They tell us to think, but they don't really mean it. They only want us to think within the boundaries they define. The moment you start thinking for yourself - really thinking - so many things stop making any sense. And if you keep thinking, the whole world just falls apart. Nothing makes sense anymore. All rules, traditions, expectations - they all start looking so fake, so made up. You want to just get rid of all this stuff and make things right. But the moment you say it, they tell you to shut u... read more
U.S. National Debt Now Tops $30 Trillion
*CNN: **America's national debt surpasses $30 trillion for the first time* *America's national debt just hit another sobering milestone.* Total public debt outstanding is now above $30 trillion, according to Treasury Department data published Tuesday. Government borrowing accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic as Washington spent aggressively to cushion the economic blow from the crisis. The national debt has surged by about $7 trillion since the end of 2019. It's impossible to know how much debt is too much, and economists remain divided over how big of a problem this rea... read more
Senate Republicans Hope to Modify the Child Tax Credit
*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, * Senator Lee's bill would allow pregnant mothers to collect the child tax credit. The expanded child tax credit, which was put in place last year after the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, expired at the end of the year after the Senate failed to act on the president’s Build Back Better legislation, which would have extended it for one more year. Since then, the assumption has been that Congress will engage in further negotiations over the credit’s future, although it appears unlikely that a version similar to the American Rescue Pla... read more
In 2019, Iran Shot Down a U.S. Drone (And Almost Started a War)
*David Axe* *Global Hawk, Middle East* American technology is tought to beat, but Tehran has managed to hack or shoot down U.S. drones before. *Here's What to Remember: *Iranian engineers studied the crashed RQ-170 and quickly produced a crude copy of the radar-evading drone. U.S. forces on deployment to the Middle East include F-15E fighter-bombers, F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters and B-52 bombers, among others. But as tensions escalate between the United States and its allies including Saudi Arabia on one hand, and Iran and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on the other hand, i... read more
Coup Attempt Fails In Guinea-Bissau
*France 24: **Guinea-Bissau president says many dead after 'failed attack against democracy'* President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau said on Tuesday that "many" members of the security forces had been killed in a "failed attack against democracy." Appearing in a video posted on the presidency's Facebook page hours after gunfire was heard near a compound where he was chairing a Cabinet meeting, Embalo said some of the people involved had been arrested but he did not know how many. "The attackers could have spoken to me before these bloody events that have seriousl... read more
Gerald Celente, "Keep On Trucking'! Mandate Freedom!"
*Full screen recommended.* Gerald Celente, PM 2/1/22: *"Keep On Trucking'! Mandate Freedom!"* "'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." read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Continues to Denigrate Working Class Protesters
The pathetic Canadian Prime Minister continues to attach hate-filled labels against ordinary working class Canadians who are protesting for the removal of COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. These Alinsky attacks against his own countrymen are genuinely creepy and uncomfortable to see. Trudeau is continuing to melt down in a very public way. Other than a very […] The post Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Continues to Denigrate Working Class Protesters appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS crisis
Coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS crisis Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Only recently, the military of Burkina Faso under Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba ousted the leader after a mutiny occurred. President Roch Marc Kabore lost power with little more than a whimper. Now, an attempted coup is happening in Guinea-Bissau. President […] The post Coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS crisis first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Maryland Residents React to Current Grocery Store Prices
It’s always good to review ground reports from middle-class Americans. Much like the feedback from CTH readers, there is a raw honesty you don’t find in any of the economic outlines from financial punditry. In this Fox News Digital report Maryland residents react to the consequences of Joe Biden’s economic and energy prices. Maryland has […] The post Maryland Residents React to Current Grocery Store Prices appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Russian President Putin Will Be In Beijing This Friday For The Olympics And For Talks With Chinese President Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where Putin presented Xi with a degree from St. Petersburg State University, on June 6, 2019. Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via Reuters *Washington Post:* *As Putin heads to Beijing, Russia and China’s stronger ties are a headache for the U.S.* As Western governments scramble to predict Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions toward Ukraine, one of the countries with the clearest view may be China: Putin is expected to visit Beijing for Friday’s Winter Olympics Op... read more
balance101 day ago
meet the globalists
Gates, Schwab Gates, Xi Schwab, Gates Schwab, Biden Gates, Kissinger Kissinger, Bush Sr. \ Kissinger, Xi NSA to Biden Jake Sullivan, Kissinger read more
Global Risks Have Worsened During The Pandemic
*Zero Hedge:* *Which Global Risks Have Worsened During The Pandemic?* Each year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) puts together its Global Risks Report, an analysis of the top risks that pose a threat to the world. The report includes data from nearly 1,000 surveyed leaders, across various organizations and regions. In this year’s report, respondents were asked which global risks have gotten worse since the start of the pandemic. Here’s what they said. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Here is the report .... *The Global Risks Report 2022.* read more
Occupy Ottawa Day 4: All Eyes on Alberta as Truckers Stand Firm Against Threats and Police Stand Down!
Today's update on the Trucker Freedom Convoy switches to where the most intense action has been for the past couple of days in Coutts, Alberta, where Truckers are finishing up their 4th day of protesting at the border between Alberta and Montana. The Truckers were actually blocked in by the police, so there seems to be some confusion as to who is actually closing the border. The Truckers were willing to open a lane, but the police originally did not want to negotiate. Yesterday, Canadian police sent two officers to negotiate with the Truckers, who had agreed to open a lane to pass... read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Inspiring comments from Canberra Convoy
https://rumble.com/vtr906-canberra-truck-convoy-inspiring-words-1st-jan-2022.html read more
Drive the Barbarians Out of Washington!
The attempts by D.C. barbarians to push us into war over Ukraine has been met with grass roots condemnation. See The Ukraine Crisis is More Fake than Saddam Hussein's WMD. Their antics, much like their medical Faucism and mandates, are now facing new degrees of resistance and activation from the population. People have had enough, from either party. Just look at the support for the trucker convoys! It's only going to grow. read more
Canada’s Future Prime Minister
Anytime in 2022 would be perfectly fine for Leslyn Lewis to become PM of Canada: read more
Russia-Ukraine Standoff: Ukrainian President Says Possible Invasion Could Be ‘Full-Fledged War’ Among Europe
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of ‘fully fledged’ European war if Russia invades by STEFAN BOSCIA, https://www.cityam.com/ A Russia-Ukraine conflict would turn into a “fully fledged” European war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned. Zelenksy met with Boris Johnson in Kyiv today, with the Ukrainian President telling a press conference that “we have to be prepared … read more
Econlib1 day ago
Selgin is right, but it’s an endless battle
In a recent tweet, George Selgin pushes back against the view that the Fed creates asset price bubbles that persist for more than a decade. But then why do these theories keep finding support? The basic problem in economics, especially in macroeconomics, is that people tend to believe what seems plausible, not the view supported […] The post Selgin is right, but it’s an endless battle appeared first on Econlib. read more
The Crocodile and Tufala Panadol
I’m alone on the boat here this evening, Abraham is off somewhere. I’ve been lucky to have him as a companion. When you take up residence on a small boat with a stranger there’s always a fear that it won’t work out. But he’s been a great shipmate. Anyhow, it’s bucketing down rain here in […] read more
balance101 day ago
who is Angela Merkel?
Dec 12, 2021 — Ukraine's new defence minister has blamed Germany for blocking the ... and anti-sniper systems via the Nato Support and Procurement Agency. https://www.ft.com/content/1336c9be-f1c9-4545-9f85-3b07fcb746d6 …………............................................................... Jan 17, 202 Germany reiterated its refusal to send defensive weapons to Ukraine that according to Kyiv would help the country fend off a potential Russian invasion. This comes as part of a new German peace policy that aims at restricting arms exports and fostering peace via diplomacy. German... read more
Occupy Ottawa Day 4: All Eyes on Alberta as Truckers Stand Firm Against Threats and Police Stand Down!
Today's update on the Trucker Freedom Convoy switches to where the most intense action has been for the past couple of days in Coutts, Alberta, where Truckers are finishing up their 4th day of protesting at the border between Alberta and Montana. The Truckers were actually blocked in by the police, so there seems to be some confusion as to who is actually closing the border. The Truckers were willing to open a lane, but the police originally did not want to negotiate. Yesterday, Canadian police sent two officers to negotiate with the Truckers, who had agreed to open a lane to pass... read more
Graphene Oxide Wireless Network: Bioweapon Shots Contain Wireless Nanosensor — Patents Expose Graphene Oxide, Wireless Transmitters – Dr. Tenpenny NUKES Covid Plan and MORE!
Nelson Walters Digital ID will be a ball and chain. It is a diabolical plan to control your soul created by global billionaires and groups like the World Economic Forum. A plan to give control over your everyday like to men like Bill Gates. What are the steps in the process, and at what point … read more
The Government’s Kill Switch for Your Car, Your Freedoms and Your Life
The Government’s Kill Switch for Your Car, Your Freedoms and Your Life by John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead, The Rutherford Institute February 1, 2022 “A psychotic world we live in. The madmen are in power.” — Philip K. Dick, The Man in the High Castle If we haven’t learned by now, The post The Government’s Kill Switch for Your Car, Your Freedoms and Your Life appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Kowa Said Today That Ivermectin Has Been Found Effective In Treating COVID-19 Coronavirus Variant Omicron
Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Kowa Said Today That Ivermectin Has Been Found Effective In Treating COVID-19 Coronavirus Variant Omicron by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The trial found ivermectin has “an antiviral effect” against the variant, Kowa said without providing further details. The firm has been working with Kitasato University, a medical university in Tokyo. Clinical trials evaluating the … read more
Report: Russian Military Interfering in Israeli Airspace
Report: Russian Military Interfering in Israeli Airspace by https://www.i24news.tv/en Russian activity in Syria causing disruptions to GPS system, potentially endangering incoming flights. Russian military activity in Syria is causing disruptions to the GPS system in Israeli airspace, potentially endangering flights landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Kan News reported on Monday. According to the report, in … read more
Bill Holter – They Must Print or Collapse
Wall Street Silver Bill Holter discusses the likely outcome of a Fed tightening cycle. With the massive levels of debt in the system, raising rates will be a short term effort. If the Fed doesn’t reverse course, we can expect a bubble popping collapse in the debt system. end read more
Jesse Felder: Fed Reversing Course Will be Magic for Gold
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Jesse Felder. Jessie is the founder, editor, and publisher of The Felder Report. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – Jesse explains Warren Buffets’ metrics for measuring the size of the overall equity markets. Markets are currently thirty to forty percent higher … read more
‘Myocarditis Risk Higher from Vaccine Than Covid’ | Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra
talkRADIO Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge is facing an extended spell on the sidelines as the club continue to monitor his recent heart issues. Burge underwent blood tests after testing positive for Covid-19 and the results have caused concern at the Sky Bet League One club. The 29-year-old, whose last start for the Black Cats was … read more
Macron to Putin, Talk of ‘Pan-Europe Security Dialogue.’ German Leader Acknowledges Russia Interests
Alexander Mercouris Macron Breaking With Washington? Call to Putin Talks of ‘Pan-Europe Security Dialogue’, While New German Centre Right Leader Acknowledges Russian Interests News Topic 405 – Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president… How Emmanuel Macron can end the threat of war in Europe – Responsible Statecraft https://responsiblestatecraft.org/202… Europe may damage itself … read more

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