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Vive La Résistance! Tyrants Get Busted By Courts, Law Enforcement
Constitutional sheriffs, judges and state legislators are rising up against tyrannical orders issued by state and local leaders and they deserve our support and encouragement. Here are just a few examples of courageous actions in the heat of battle to break the bands of tyranny. by Patrick Wood In Oregon, a judge just declared Gov. … Continue reading Vive La Résistance! Tyrants Get Busted By Courts, Law Enforcement →
Global Political Project Imposed on the Occasion of Covid-19
The inept reactions of European governments to Covid-19 were dictated by former advisers to Donald Rumsfeld and George W. Bush. Contrary to public rhetoric, they make no medical claims. Far from responding to the reality of the epidemic, they aim to transform European societies in order to integrate them into their political and financial project. … Continue reading Global Political Project Imposed on the Occasion of Covid-19 →
Where Do Things Stand with the Counter Coup Against Russiagate?
Where Do Things Stand with the Counter Coup Against Russiagate? Video of Where Do Things Stand with the Counter Coup Against Russiagate? As more evidence keeps coming, which exposes the fraud and corruption perpetrated by U.S. intelligence agencies—including top officials of the Obama administration—in their efforts to carry out a regime change coup against President Trump, the question still remains: Will Justice be served? And why is this so important? Become a member of LaRouchePAC! Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you ... more »
Opening Up Too Fast Is The Biggest Mistake Governors Are Making
The U.S. seems to be on track to cross the 100,000 COVID-death mark during the Memorial Day Weekend. Yesterday new cases dropped dramatically in the hardest hit states-- New York (+887) and New Jersey (+1,082). But cases are rising just as dramatically in states that aren't encouraging social distancing and masks and that are opening recklessly and not in accord with the White House guidelines. I call them the Wave II states and these are yesterday's raw case increases plus the cases per million, first reported on May 13 and then on May 20: [Note- I'm including the Florida numbers ... more »
CDC Replaces the Horace Mann School of 1838 with the Harry P. School of 1369
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html I live in New England, where parents can not get their middle school boys to wear pants in the dead of winter. On the bright side, girls might finally be willing to poop in the (socially distanced) bathrooms... more »
Rabbi William Handler Responds to Alan Dershowitz's Proclamation of Forced Vaccination
Rabbie Handler By Anne Dachel In my recent piece on Age of Autism Alan Dershowitz Says You Have No Right to Refuse A COVID Vaccine, I reported on the stunning comments by Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz that endorsed forced... more »
Hundreds of Congressional Bills Target Financial System During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the onset of the crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, legislators have submitted at least 336 bills (among complete laws and amendments to other texts) targeting the financial sector. While temporary in nature, this "boost agenda" - as the banks refer to the initiatives - covers everything from interest […] The post Hundreds of Congressional Bills Target Financial System During Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Your feel-good video of the month
A construction operator took a few moments to make two kids very happy. I don't know if his employer gives a public relations award to worthy employees, but if they do, his name should be on it. Well done, sir. Peter
Brazilian Senate Passes Bill Banning Summary Eviction of Tenants During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday evening, the Senate passed a bill that changes private legal relations during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Among the main changes is the ban on summary evictions of urban property tenants, through temporary court orders before the tenant had a time to defend itself; the new text is valid […] The post Brazilian Senate Passes Bill Banning Summary Eviction of Tenants During Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Outbreak in China Suggests Coronavirus May Be Mutating
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Doctors in China have observed that the coronavirus is manifesting differently among patients from a new outbreak in the country's northeast compared to the original outbreak in Wuhan. The data suggest that the pathogen may be mutating in unknown ways, which hinders the efforts to eradicate it. Patients in the […] The post New Outbreak in China Suggests Coronavirus May Be Mutating appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nasa May Have Discovered Possible Parallel Universe Where Time Runs Backward
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The main character in the movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' had anything but an ordinary life. Button was born old and, as the years went by, he became younger and younger - the reverse order of human chronology. What if the same thing were to happen in space? […] The post Nasa May Have Discovered Possible Parallel Universe Where Time Runs Backward appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lula Apologizes for Comment on Covid-19: ‘Utterly Unfortunate Sentence’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva apologized for a comment he made on Tuesday that was widely criticized. He stated that the Covid-19 pandemic had enabled an understanding of the government's need to solve crises. In the sentence, said in an interview granted to Carta Capital magazine, Lula added that […] The post Lula Apologizes for Comment on Covid-19: ‘Utterly Unfortunate Sentence’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Crisis in Chile: Severe Clashes During Hunger Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Chile, protests over the consequences of the Coronavirus curfews are growing. They began in the communities of El Bosque and Villa Francia in the Chilean capital region. Last Monday, residents engaged in street clashes with the police after the latter responded to the protests with violence. The protests were […] The post Coronavirus Crisis in Chile: Severe Clashes During Hunger Protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Fires Regina Duarte from Culture Secretariat, Offers ‘Consolation Prize’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After days of criticism, on Wednesday, May 20th, President Jair Bolsonaro announced the dismissal of actress Regina Duarte from her position as Secretary of Culture. According to a post on social media, she will take over the command of Cinemateca Brasileira in São Paulo. The name of her replacement as […] The post Bolsonaro Fires Regina Duarte from Culture Secretariat, Offers ‘Consolation Prize’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Azul to Increase Number of Daily Flights by 46 Percent Starting in June
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Azul Airlines announced that, from June on, it will increase the number of take-offs on peak days to 168, an increase of 46 percent over the May daily average. The airline will also increase the number of flight destinations to 57 cities in June. The number of destinations for Azul […] The post Azul to Increase Number of Daily Flights by 46 Percent Starting in June appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pandemic Levels of Infection That Brazil Fails to Consider
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two months into the first quarantines in Brazil, politicians, health authorities, and researchers are mostly in the dark. The weeks of advantage Latin America had on Asia and Europe seem wasted. The tests to detect the coronavirus, which officials, scientists, and analysts said in mid-March were crucial for isolating patients […] The post Pandemic Levels of Infection That Brazil Fails to Consider appeared first on The Rio Times.
Half of Brazilians Disapprove of Government, See Economy on Wrong Track
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -Fifty percent of the population regards President Jair Bolsonaro's government as poor or terrible, according to an XP/Ipespe survey released on Wednesday, May 20th. This is virtually the same figure as the April 30th survey, but it is eight percentage points higher than the April 20th survey. It is also the […] The post Half of Brazilians Disapprove of Government, See Economy on Wrong Track appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia Extends Quarantine to May 31st
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombia will extend the compulsory isolation measures against the pandemic until May 31st and then begin a gradual economic reactivation process, announced President Iván Duque on Tuesday, May 19th. The initial date for ending the quarantine was May 25th. The government has decided to maintain isolation for another week, although, […] The post Colombia Extends Quarantine to May 31st appeared first on The Rio Times.
JAMA journal retracts well-publicized paper linking doctor burnout to patient safety
A JAMA journal has retracted a 2018 paper linking physician burnout to poor patient care, after a misconduct inquiry found evidence of shoddy work but not data fabrication. The article, “Association between physician burnout and patient safety, professionalism, and patient satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” was published in JAMA Internal Medicine by a group … Continue reading JAMA journal retracts well-publicized paper linking doctor burnout to patient safety
Trying to navigate a city’s cannabis zoning maze? Here are some things to consider
Marijuana entrepreneurs seeking to open a business face a similar type of roadblock in virtually any U.S. market: municipal zoning regulations, which can be difficult and annoying. Trying to navigate a city’s cannabis zoning maze? Here are some things to consider is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Brexit: Posturing and Impasse
More Brexit chest-thumping.
Statewatch News Online: 21 May 2020: New analysis: reinforcement of Frontex runs into legal problems
21 May 2020 — Statewatch e-mail: office@statewatch.org New analysis: reinforcement of Frontex runs into legal problems An internal Frontex report published today by Statewatch highlights a series of issues in implementing the agency’s new legislation, including uncertain legal terminology and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU border agency is urging swift action to implement the mandate and … Continue reading Statewatch News Online: 21 May 2020: New analysis: reinforcement of Frontex runs into legal problems
Yes, Premier, people are suffering because they can’t say good-bye to their loved ones dying in nursing homes
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The mid-1980s found me at the Manhattan home of Dr. Michael Baden. I listened mesmerized as the renowned medical examiner discussed, with visible emotion, his findings as chairman of the US congressional forensic pathology panels that had investigated the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy […]
Sweden’s Covid-19 Experiment Looks Even Worse as Death Rate Rises, Neighbors Contemplate Cordon
More defenses of Sweden's failed Covid-19 approach appear even as evidence of its failure mounts.
Shoshana Zuboff on surveillance capitalism | VPRO Documentary
vpro documentary Dec. 20, 2019 They Know More Than You Think… ~Be careful of what you post. You’ll be telling “THEM” a lot more than you want them to know. HEA
Climate Plans Hit Reality Wall
By Paul Homewood A round up of the latest news, as reality hits home: https://www.thegwpf.com/lockdown-kills-californias-green-new-deal-gov-cancels-billions-in-climate-spending/ LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic threatens to derail any progress made in recent years to deal with the climate change crisis, organizers of the annual gathering of business and political elites in the Swiss ski resort […]
David Stockman: Massive Stampede Into Real Money As Confidence in Keynesian Regime Evaporates
Silver Bullion TV SBTV’s latest guest is David Stockman, the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan. David believes confidence in central banks is waning and will culminate with a massive stampede into real money – gold and silver. David Stockman’s Contra Corner: https://www.davidstockmanscontracorne… Discussed in this interview: – …
Craig Hemke: Widening Spot Price Vs Futures Contract Spreads In Silver Now?
SilverDoctors Back in March, we saw some crazy developments in the paper versus physical gold market, so much so, that New York and London went into scramble mode, and now, we’re seeing the same crazy developments in silver! What are we to make of the widening spreads? Craig Hemke joins Silver Doctors Wednesday for a …
NY Gov. Cuomo to Long Island: “Drop dead!”
When the Covid pandemic recedes, New York’s recovery efforts will only be impeded by the ideological energy policies being inflicted on its residents by the Cuomo Administration.
SA Police to investigate 'appalling' fake sneeze on Asian man captured on video
SA Police will investigate an incident in which a man pretends to sneeze on an Asian man and mutter the word "Wuhan", amid concern about a rise in racism against Asian-Australians during the coronavirus pandemic.
Certainty for Victoria's year 12 students with VCE exams to start early November
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Victoria's year 12 students will begin to sit their final exams in early November and will have their results by the end of the year, after weeks of uncertainty and disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.
Of Passing Interest
The Moon Vanished in 1110 AD (more here) Almost a millennium ago, a major upheaval occurred in Earth’s atmosphere: a giant cloud of sulphur-rich particles flowed throughout the stratosphere, turning skies dark for months or even years, before ultimately falling down to Earth. People tend to take volcanos on the other side of the planet […] The post Of Passing Interest appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
As COVID-19 Burns, World’s Forgotten Wars Continue to take Toll on Civilians as Well
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
JUBA, South Sudan, May 21 (IPS) - Earlier this year, just before the coronavirus virtually shut down international travel, I sat under a mesquite tree and listened to a rambling speech by a South Sudanese general at a military base outside of the capital, Juba. Read the full story, “As COVID-19 Burns, World’s Forgotten Wars Continue to take Toll on Civilians as Well”, on globalissues.org →
COVID-19 - China Tells World Health Assembly They Did their Best
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (IPS) - At the World Health Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping said they did their "best to stem cross-border transmission" of COVID-19 and help other nations.This week's 73rd World Health Assembly had member states adopt a resolution to review the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) will also undergo an evaluation for its response to the outbreak. Read the full story, “COVID-19 - China Tells World Health Assembly They Did their Best”, on globalissues.org →
To Restore Forests, First Start With a Seed
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
HUYE, Rwanda, May 20 (IPS) - How did Rwanda manage to restore more than 800,000 hectares — almost half of its original pledge — in less than a decade? In 2011, when Rwanda committed to restoring 2 million hectares of land in a global effort to restore 150 million hectares of degraded and deforested areas by 2020 — it seemed like a big ask. Read the full story, “To Restore Forests, First Start With a Seed”, on globalissues.org →
Footage shows moment man was shot while running towards police with a hatchet
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One of two brothers shot by Victorian police threatened to chop their heads off and said he wanted to become a martyr.
Emma claims unfair dismissal after inquiring about having to clean for JobKeeper
A hospitality worker who lost her job at a popular Hobart pub has filed an unfair dismissal claim, alleging her employment was terminated after she questioned why she was asked to work an extra 15 hours per week for JobKeeper.
Fremantle Dockers offer a $700,000 house to keep members as AFL clubs fight to survive coronavirus
West Coast, buoyed by on-field success, won't need to borrow from the AFL, but it's a vastly different story at Fremantle, which is trying all sorts of strategies to keep members on the books, writes Tom Wildie.
Aaron says he gets text messages every day offering him loans
Aaron White, who is currently paying off four payday loans, says he has been getting multiple messages daily offering him loans during the COVID-19 crisis.
NDIS fines Integrity Care for failing to report Ann Marie Smith death
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider Integrity Care has been fined $12,600 for failing to report the death of Adelaide care recipient Ann Marie Smith.
'Unprecedented' cyclone forms off WA a week out from winter and Perth will feel its force on Sunday
A category one cyclone forms in the Indian Ocean almost a month after the end of the cyclone season and it is set to bring dangerous weather to WA, including Perth, from Sunday.
Wandering albatross produce the highest number of eggs in over a decade
Last year, the wandering albatrosses only laid three eggs on this sub-Antarctic island — this season six out of 10 eggs hatched.
Ekka public holiday moves for Brisbane residents to enjoy a long weekend
Brisbane residents have received a long weekend in August as the Ekka public holiday moves to a Friday to help the tourism industry.
Mike Pompeo says China's contribution to WHO coronavirus fund is 'paltry'
The US fires another shot at China in the ongoing feud between the two countries, while Australian premiers continue to snipe at each other over border controls. See how the day's events unfolded.
WHO advises against taking hydroxychloroquine like Trump
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The World Health Organization says the science is still unclear on an old malaria drug the US President is taking to try to defend against COVID-19, adding that it recommends the drug's use only in controlled clinical trials.
São Paulo Governor Says Despite Efforts, Lockdown in São Paulo Could be Inevitable
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, said on Wednesday that he and the city Mayors of the metropolitan region are striving to avoid the lockdown decree but that the measure may be inevitable should the novel coronavirus continue to spread in the state. "I want to clarify once again […] The post São Paulo Governor Says Despite Efforts, Lockdown in São Paulo Could be Inevitable appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records 888 Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours, and Nears 19,000 Victims (May 20th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, May 20th, one day after beating the mark of 1,000 daily deaths by the novel coronavirus for the first time, Brazil recorded 888 more deaths and 19,951 confirmed cases, the highest number yet. The country accounts for a total of 291,579 infections and 18,859 victims of Covid-19. The […] The post Brazil Records 888 Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours, and Nears 19,000 Victims (May 20th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
When Enemies Become Friends: German Aggression Forced World War I's Triple Entente
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* France concluded World War I's Triple Entente with Great Britain and Russia in response to the threat of German imperialism across the continent. The French nation was stunned by the catastrophic defeat its army suffered at the hands of a Prussian-led German coalition in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. Prussian troops had actually occupied the capital city of Paris and forced numerous concessions in the armistice that ended the war, not the least of which was the relinquishing of the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine to Prussian sove... more »
Are Nuclear-Powered Rockets the Future of Space Travel?
*Iain Boyd* *Technology, * Nuclear-powered rockets offer many benefits over traditional fuel-burning rockets or modern solar-powered electric rockets, but there have been only eight U.S. space launches carrying nuclear reactors in the last 40 years. With dreams of Mars on the minds of both NASA and Elon Musk, long-distance crewed missions through space are coming. But you might be surprised to learn that modern rockets don’t go all that much faster than the rockets of the past. There are a lot of reasons that a faster spaceship is a better one, and nuclear-powered rockets are a ... more »
Canada Missing in Action on Israel’s Proposed West Bank Annexation
*Michael Lynk* *Diplomacy, Middle East* The annexation agreement was met with swift condemnation by an array of countries and institutions. But Canada has issued no public statements against Israel’s proposal. The leaders of the two of Israel’s largest political parties — Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz — have formed a coalition government. In an initial six-month period, the coalition will address only two issues: fighting COVID-19 and annexing significant parts of the West Bank. The annexation agreement was met with swift condemnation by an array of countries and institutio... more »
Nimitz vs Yamamoto: Battle of Military Geniuses At Midway
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: L: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Photographed circa 1942. U.S. Navy. R: Isoroku Yamamoto before 1943. Papers of Takagi Kiyohisa. Public domain.] Admirals Chester W. Nimitz and Isoroku Yamamoto took great risks in committing their fleets to the Battle of Midway—but for different reasons. “Japan cannot defeat America; therefore, Japan should not go to war with America.” Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, spoke those words to a group of school children as his government con... more »
Understanding how the CIA works
This video is an expose, not only of the CIA, but what America really is and who we are as Americans filmed by Regis Tremblay. This is the story about how Doug Valentine gained access to top officials in the CIA and CIA operatives who revealed their secrets and explained the inner workings of the CIA. I read this book and learned so much. It is a chilling story. Another book that should be read along side of Valentine's book on the CIA is David Talbot's epic book called The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. I'd submit that si... more »
Hundreds of Dead Newborn Girls Dumped in Garbage Piles in Pakistan Because of Preference for Boys
. The future must and will change all this. Ending poverty will empower the natural community. That will empower the sisterhood who will take on the full burden of childcare which supports motherhood. DNA testing will ensure paternity in particular and ultimate responsibility. Women will then be in position to as many children as they desire. This is not bad. Cloninbg new natural communities will become a thing. If male genetics are then prized, it soon becomes possible to enhance the human Genome over a number of generations when we simply grade the male stock as A,B, and ... more »
China's Pique
[image: China GDP] The only way forward for the Chinese is the dismissal of the CCP forthwith. The CCP refuses to become trustworthy. It is not going to happen. That means that China needs apply natioanal elections at the least. So yes we are actually watching the death troes of the CCP. What is hapening now, and it is in slow motion is a full global tilt away from China to SE Asia and India. This will quickly empty Chinese factories. It is going to get faster. A global concensus is also now rising in which the NWO is been completely rejected and voters are asserting their ... more »
An Eagle Kiss
This is a reminder that even the oddest wild animals are capable of bonding with us and then fitting into our lives. It all takes effort though. They all need to calm down and then learn to trust you. This is a great story of a saved eagle. For most though the practical problem is tooth and claw. At least raptors can be trained to accept a glove. foxes would make cherished domesticated animals were it not for their razor sharp teeth. Very difficult to initially deal with.. *An Eagle Kiss* *This is the kind of story you need when it* *seems like the world is spiraling... more »
Low Solar Activity to Cause Temperatures to Plummet, Say Scientists
Let us recall something. The original sunspot low back in the 18th centruy was always at least suspect because of our nascent telescopes, although they were really good enough. .Now we have entered to first proper sunspot lull zone since that happened. It is completely plausible that this will allow our global average to decline slowly over a few years by about half a degree. The argument is clearly getting steronger. It may require one unlucky winter to drive the message home. In the meantime, our climate scientists will likely get very quiet in order to sneak out t... more »
THE AUSTRALIAN CHEWING-GUM IS NOW ON THE RUSSIAN SHOE – AUSTRALIAN MINISTER ASKS LAVROV TO SAVE EXPORTS FROM CHINESE SANCTIONS; LAVROV ASKS FOR AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT TO STOP FAKE MH17 EVIDENCE IN DUTCH SHOW TRIAL
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with One day after Australia was defeated at the World Health Assembly in a joint effort with the Trump Administration to attack China, and after Beijing retaliated, calling the Australian Government a US puppet, a joke, and chewing-gum on China’s shoe, Australia has telephoned Moscow for help. In a call initiated by […]
Dr. Judy's 2nd Interview At London Real, May 20, 2020
*Dr. Judy was back for her 2nd interview on London Real.* Dr. Judy Mikovits RESPONDING TO CRITICISM SURROUNDING MY VIRAL DOCUMENTARY 'THE PLANDEMIC' The Star Of Controversial Documentary - 'Plandemic' Judy Mikovits is an American activist. As research director of a CFS research organization Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) from 2006-2011, Mikovits led a research effort that reported in 2009 that a retrovirus known as xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) was associated with CFS and may have had a causal role. In 1980, Mikovits was awarded a Bachelor of Science deg... more »
Heavily-armed US convoy enters Syria to expand base and disrupt Russian operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – A heavily-armed U.S. military convoy entered northeastern Syria this week to expand one of their bases inside the Al-Hasakah Governorate. Citing military sources, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that as many as 30 heavily-armed military vehicles, carrying 200 Marines, entered northeastern Syria. The monitor said that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows to support anyone willing to fight Israel
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah ‘Ali Khamenei, tweeted a response on Wednesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks that criticized the Islamic Republic’s threats. In his first tweet, Khamenei accused Israel of failing to abide by any treaty, stating that there is no way to handle this situation without force. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuela to defend Iranian tankers from US threat
Venezuela’s military will escort Iranian tankers delivering fuel to the country when they enter Venezuela’s exclusive economic zone, the country’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino revealed Wednesday. In a state television interview, Padrino said the escort would “welcome them in and thank the Iranian people for their solidarity and cooperation,” Reuters reported. Padrino also said that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Entrepreneurs “cook up” lockdown loophole: online baking
The website Etsy.com, for example, is seeing a huge spike in online sellers of home-baked goods from country farms and family kitchens.
Hitler Hated Them: How the OSS Helped Ruin the Third Reich Forever
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Not provided - https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/oss/images/img7.jpg at https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/oss/maps.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32479440] The OSS accomplished many covert ends. *Key point: *These brave soldiers brought much harm to the Nazis. This is how their secret war was waged. In utter silence, the saboteurs carefully wired their target for demolition. All knew even the slightest noise might alert sentries to their presence underneath the... more »
5 Top Webcams for Zoom and Skype Meetings
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * While modern laptops and all-in-one PCs already come with decent webcams built-in, some desktop users may have to go out and buy one. If you take a quick look at Best Buy or Amazon, there is indeed plenty to choose from. So, to help you in your creation of a shortlist, here are five very solid webcam options to consider if you’re in the market for one. Lockdowns and quarantines due to COVID-19 may be lifting in some areas, but many people are still working and socializing from home—and will be doing so for months to come. Amid this health pandem... more »
The U.S. Army Used Artillery To Dominate In The Mexican-American War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* The skillful and aggressive employment of mobile artillery ensured U.S. dominance on every major battlefield of the Mexican conflict. “It is with artillery that one makes war.” So declared Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the Great Captains of military history and a born gunner himself. In no war of the 19th century was this maxim so well illustrated as in the clash of arms between Mexico and the United States. Five primary operations formed the chronology of that conflict—Taylor’s battles in northern Mexico, Wool and Doniphan’s incursion i... more »
Why Texans Will Never Forget The Alamo
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Too impatient to allow the surrounded Texans to starve or give up, Santa Anna launched an all-out attack on the outnumbered men in the Alamo. On Friday, March 4, 1836, Generalissimo Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Perez de Labron ordered a staff conference at his headquarters near San Antonio’s Military Plaza. The Mexican Army was in the midst of besieging a handful of Anglo-Americans and Tejanos (Mexican Texans) that were bottled up in a broken-down old mission locals called the Alamo. The rebels had held out for 11 days now, and His Exc... more »
As Collective Memory Fades, so Will our Ability to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
*Sean Donahue* *Society, World* It takes roughly 90 years for the living memory of an event to disappear. Just below the Japanese village of Aneyoshi, there’s a stone carved with a warning: “Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis. Do not build any homes below this point.” Placed there after a tsunami devastated the area in 1933, it helped those who listened to it remain safe from a similar disaster in 2011, almost 80 years later. When the last wave of the coronavirus recedes, what kind of guide stone will exist for future generations? This question is not just about recor... more »
British Military History Shows How Defeat Produces Heroes
*Warfare History Network* *History, * How our military heroes are chosen throughout history is often the result of political—not military—considerations. Defeat has a funny way of producing heroes. The British lost an embarrassing battle to Zulu tribesmen at Isandhlwana, but the improbable defense of an insignificant river crossing 10 miles away by a handful of rear-echelon soldiers, overage officers, and civilians created a new crop of heroes for the public to idolize. More important, it allowed the military and political leaders who had mishandled the Zulu campaign to redirect... more »
From Peace To War: How Emperor Constantine Came To Rule Rome
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The Great Emperor Constantine’s victory at Milvian Bridge in AD 312 forever changed the path of Western civilization as we know it. In ad 305, there occurred an event unprecedented in the history of the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian voluntarily abdicated to live the simple life of a farmer on his country estate. Diocletian wasn’t just any emperor; he was the founder of the Tetrarchy, by which the empire was ruled by four co-emperors, and brought order to the political turmoil of the late third century. But it was Diocletian’s strong leader... more »
The Story Of American Airpower Begins With Teddy Roosevelt and Guantanamo Bay
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: A U.S. Navy N-class ZPG-3W early warning blimp of airship airborne early warning squadron ZW-1 at Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey (USA), circa 1960. U.S. Navy.] A pioneer in the field of military aviation, the Department of the Navy was instrumental in advancing military aeronautics into its modern form. On March 25, 1898, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt recommended that two officers “of scientific attainment and practical ability” be appointed to investigate the Samuel P. Langley flying machine an... more »
Miracle At Mons: Angels Rescued British World War I Soldiers In Belgium
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Hard-pressed English soldiers swore they had seen angels, ghostly archers—or even St. George himself—riding to their aid near Mons in World War I. Some Tommies swore it had been St. George, the warrior saint of England. Others said it might have been St. Michael, since he carried a gleaming sword. A few said they couldn’t tell, but it had definitely been an angel, maybe more than one. Some men were sure they had seen three wonderful, tall figures towering above the smoke and dust of the battlefield. For others it had been a brilliant l... more »
Why Israel Came To Regret Its 1956 War To Wrestle Suez From Egypt
*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* Determined to preserve its access to the Suez Canal, Israel launched a surprise attack in the Sinai Peninsula, catching the Egyptian Army entirely by surprise. Many historians consider the Suez-Sinai campaign in the autumn of 1956 the last hurrah for British and French colonialist efforts in the Middle East. Whether or not that was the case, the campaign was certainly a highly successful dress rehearsal for the Israeli Defense Force (Zahal) and the stunning Six-Day War 11 years later, as well as an authentic military campaign in i... more »
'Kill Or Be Killed': This Raid on Guadalcanal Taught American Troops a Horrible Lesson
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: MajGen Alexander A. Vandegrift, CG, 1st Marine Division, confers with his staff on board the transport USS McCawley (APA-4) enroute to Guadalcanal. From left: Gen Vandegrift; LtCol Gerald C. Thomas, operations officer; LtCol Randolph McC. Pate, logistics] Unprepared, a group of 25 American Marines fell victim to one of the first publicized atrocities committed by the Japanese in the South Pacific. The summer of 1942 had brought uplifting news for the United States in the Pacific Theater. After a numbing series of setbacks, includi... more »
Satoši or pal just moved BTC 50 mined in 2009
Some Christians are waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Similarly, some fans of the Bitcoin expect Satoši to return – a somewhat scary event because he claims to own one million coins. Finally, hours ago, BTC 50 mined on February 9th, 2009, about one month after Bitcoin were live, were moved to 2 new wallets, as 40 (an old-format address where they keep on sitting) plus 10 (going to a mixer to obfuscate the flows), after whopping 11 years: 17XiVVooLcdCUCMf9s4t4jTExacxwFS5uh One month is a rather short time and it is very likely that the mover is either Satoši Nakamoto or ... more »
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