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Russia slams Pompeo’s visit to occupied Golan as provocation
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
[image: Russia slams Pompeo’s visit to occupied Golan as provocation] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, said on Wednesday that Russia considers the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the Golan Heights as a provocation. Nebenzia said during the meeting of the UN Security Council: “We constantly call for preserving the unity of Syria and respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We call for abandoning plans to divide the country and prolong the conflict in it.” He added: “This applies to bot...
Why handwashing with soap is the most effective way to stop viruses.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
Why handwashing with soap is the most effective way to stop viruses | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/why-washing-your-hands-so-important-during-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR3f2jzDkRz-sNSdPe0bAdDmUu5Qt4zCTadty9skHUawxfi27OTyZKoahhw
Iran responds to potential Trump attack before leaving office
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
[image: Iran responds to potential Trump attack before leaving office] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Major General Hossein Salami, said on Wednesday that the military war is beyond an option for the U.S. Salami warned that the Iranian “mobilization forces have great values, including honor, dignity and self-sacrifice, and the mobilization forces also have divine glory and their hearts are reassuring in the remembrance of God,” the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. He continued: “The mobilists are not afraid of any enemy, ...
CIA agent killed during mission in Somalia
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 22 hours ago
[image: CIA agent killed during mission in Somalia] A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has died from an injury sustained during a mission in Somalia last weekend, The New York Times reported, citing a former senior US administration official familiar with the matter. The report on Wednesday said the CIA officer was a former US Navy Seal, but the identity of the officer has not been made public. It added that he was also a member of the CIA’s paramilitary division. Continue reading CIA agent killed during mission in Somalia at AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز.
JUDGE HENDRIK STEENHUIS CLOSES TRAP IN MH17 TRIAL — RULES DUTCH DEFENCE LAWYERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED IN CONVICTING THEIR OWN CLIENT
Editor, Dances With Bears - 22 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with In the November 25 session of the MH17 trial at Schiphol – the final one for this year — presiding judge Hendrik Steenhuis ruled to accept only those investigations requested by the defence which are certain to incriminate Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Pulatov. Accepting the state prosecution’s advice to reject the […]
‘Health Passports’ for Air Travel Mean Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccines Cloaked in The Illusion of Choice
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
‘Health Passports’ for Air Travel Mean Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccines Cloaked in The Illusion of Choice by Helen Buyniski, https://www.rt.com/ An airline lobbying group has volunteered its service as private-sector enforcer for the Covid vaccine mandates many countries have promised not to enact. Good luck flying – or getting a job, or government benefits – without …
Israeli Military Instructed to Prepare for Trump Strike on Iran: Report
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Israeli Military Instructed to Prepare for Trump Strike on Iran: Report by ELLEN MITCHELL, https://thehill.com/ Israel’s military is preparing for the possibility that the Trump administration will launch a military strike against Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday. Senior Israeli officials told the outlet that the Israeli government instructed military commanders to prepare for a potential …
Israel, US Planning to Attack Iran During Trump’s Final Days
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Israel, US Planning to Attack Iran During Trump’s Final Days by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israel and the US are reportedly planning to carry out “covert operations” and increase pressure on Tehran during US President Donald Trump’s final days in office, the Times of Israel reported yesterday. – According to Israeli TV Channel 13, Israel and the US believe …
Libyan Army shows its strength in simulated battle against Turkish troops
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 22 hours ago
[image: Libyan Army shows its strength in simulated battle against Turkish troops] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, demonstrated its strength by executing a military maneuver in which it simulated a supposed Turkish military attack on the eastern city of Benghazi. According to the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, the maneuver comes as the latest “review of the military forces of the Libyan Army through a maneuver with live ammunition, during which he insulted the Turkish flag by placing it under the feet of its soldiers” ...
Iran tells US to immediately withdraw troops from Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 23 hours ago
[image: Iran tells US to immediately withdraw troops from Syria] Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Majid Takht-Ravanchi has called for the immediate and full-fledged withdrawal of US troops from Syria. “All foreign forces whose presence is not permitted by the Syrian government must leave Syria”, the diplomat told a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, in an apparent nod to the US. He questioned American forces’ current role in Syria, insisting that instead of fighting terrorism, they “continue supporting UN-designated terrorist groups such as al-Nusra Fro...
Biden’s Victory Does Not Guarantee a Progressive Agenda. We Must Fight for It.
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 day ago
Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump is monumental. After four years of nonstop cruelty against workers, the poor, people of color, women, LBGTQ folks, immigrants, Muslims, the environment, the climate, and the foreign victims of Trump’s bombs, we can breathe a sigh of relief. But no sooner did Biden win the election, then centrists in... Read more »
Will Trump’s Attempted Electoral Coup Succeed?
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 week ago
Joe Biden has won states worth 306 Electoral College votes, 36 more than the 270 needed to win, and received in excess of 5 million more popular votes than Donald Trump. Yet Trump insists the election was stolen from him and he is the victor. Trump started attacking the election months before it happened. He leveled unsupported charges... Read more »
Trump’s Frivolous Lawsuits Are the Tip of the Iceberg in His Refusal to Concede
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 week ago
As masses of people poured into the streets to celebrate the end of Donald Trump’s fascist rule, the lame duck president’s lawyers were filing frivolous lawsuits in an attempt to nullify Joe Biden’s victory. But none of these suits, even if successful, would change the results of the election. Shortly after CNN called the election for Biden,... Read more »
Trump Administration Is Paying Big Pharma Billions in Rush for Vaccine
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 5 weeks ago
Desperate to distract the national discourse from his criminal mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump is promising that a vaccine will be available before Election Day. His vaccine campaign is named “Operation Warp Speed” and there is a real danger that its speed will warp the results. Ironically, the Trump administration is comparing this effort... Read more »
A War in the Korean DMZ Would Create a Global Crisis
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Millions of troops would take part. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Korean DMZ is almost certainly the most heavily armed place on Earth. In the event the unthinkable happens, the presence of three large armies on the Korean Peninsula and their associated firepower would make the otherwise peaceful 2.5-mile-by-160-mile strip (which doubles as a wildlife refuge) one of the deadliest battlegrounds ever conceived. The recent defection of a North Korean soldier across the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas highlighted how ...
A Fine Weapon: Why Do People Like the Glock 31?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g31] This weapon was innovative and was also made famous by a shootout in 1986. *Key point: *This gun is iconic and recognizable. It also has been used by law enforcement across the country. In the early 1990s, a handful of calibers emerged to challenge the nine-millimeter as the dominant semi-automatic handgun round. One of these, the .357 Sig, is the caliber of choice for the Glock 31 pistol. The Glock 31 is the company’s offering for those into high velocity or long distance handgun shooting. The G31 al...
Midnight Action – Supreme Court Blocks New York State Restrictions on Religious Gatherings…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 21 hours ago
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the state of New York and Governor Andrew Cuomo in a late night emergency ruling barring the state from reimposing limits on religious gatherings. [full pdf here] In the 5-4 ruling the newest … Continue reading →
Here Are the 5 Best Aircraft Carriers Ever Made
James Holmes, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, * The flattop remains the ultimate weapon of war. *Here’s What You Need to Know: *A fighting ship isn't just a hunk of steel but a symbiosis of crewmen and materiel. Anyone who's tried to compare one piece of kit—ships, aircraft, weaponry of various types—to another will testify to how hard this chore is. Ranking aircraft carriers is no exception. Consulting the pages of *Jane's Fighting Ships* or *Combat Fleets of the World* sheds some light on the problem. For instance, a flattop whose innards house a nuclear propulsion plant boasts virtually unlimite...
Movie Review: Netflix’s “Mosul” a Captivating Look at the War Against ISIS
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Culture, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2SND9YAVPK&share=true] The rise and fall of ISIS took place over a roughly five-year period, without getting much attention from Hollywood. Yes, there were some documentaries, but there wasn’t ever a major war movie about that particular conflict. “Mosul,” arriving on Netflix November 26, is the first. The rise and fall of ISIS took place over a roughly five-year period, without getting much attention from Hollywood. Yes, there were some documentaries, but th...
Nathan Tankus: What the Hell is Going On With CARES Act “Funds”?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Trying to make sense of CARES Act gimmickry.
Understanding The Appeal Of Alternative Medicine Can Help Protect The Endangered Species It Puts At Risk
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 22 hours ago
Alternative Chinese medicine harms endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhinos, but deniers of evidence-based medicine are often part of the same political tribe as professional conservationists. That confirmation bias about alternative medicine has limited conservation gains. The use of endangered species in traditional Chinese medicine threatens species' survival. Noting inefficacy and providing various forms of scientific evidence are not influencing decisions and behaviors. Especially because environmentalists often use the same anti-corporate tropes that convince den...
The Silver Bullet for Immunity
Dr. Jack Wolfson, TDW - 1 day ago
Were you “born with a silver spoon in your mouth?” Me neither. That idiom is usually seen as a reference to someone born into privilege or wealth. That may be true. But the real value to silver is in the HEALTH, not the wealth. For thousands of years, societies have recognized the protective effects of … Continue reading "The Silver Bullet for Immunity" The post The Silver Bullet for Immunity appeared first on TDW.
The Australian Army’s inauspicious birth. From the Boer War to the Afghanistan War.
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
With such intense focus on the army’s record in Afghanistan we might look more closely at its history. It had an inauspicious birth on the first of March 1902 in South Africa, three months before the end of the Boer War. The contingents from the six states which had been engaged in hostilities since late […]
Understanding ‘Beijing expansionism’
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
Canberra’s shift to anti-China rhetoric and expanded military spending is said to be due to China’s shift to expansionist and aggressive policies. And just in case there is some truth in the ‘Beijing expansionism’ claim let’s look at the claimed evidence. 1. Ignoring rival claims by other nations in the area, Beijing has occupied and […]
The Brereton Report: what the military can learn from the health system
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
The Brereton Report makes for uncomfortable reading. Its findings and recommendations principally focus on individuals and their conduct, including unlawful acts, wilful misreporting, falsifying records, failing to exercise proper control over subordinates, giving false evidence and suborning colleagues to give false evidence. There are a handful of recommendations in relation to culture but they tend […]
West Australian Liberals gamble on youth
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
Like a football club hoping to climb up from the bottom of the ladder, the West Australian Liberals have gone for youth in their latest leadership selection. Zac Kirkup, elected unopposed to the Liberal leadership on Tuesday, is 33-years-old. He is in his first term in the State Parliament, having been elected in 2017 on […]
Fraudster will create US COVID vaccination problems
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
In the US we can guarantee that someone among the anti-vaxxers will be claiming that the new President is trying to poison them and/or forcibly convert them to communism. Credit – Unsplash What would you do if you were a medical researcher whose work was exposed as fraudulent; you failed to disclose to your medical […]
Barrett Is Poised to Become the Most Radical Right-Wing Member of Supreme Court
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 5 weeks ago
During her Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Amy Coney Barrett refused to say that voter intimidation is illegal, that armed poll watchers are intimidating, that voter discrimination exists, whether the president could deny someone the right to vote based on race or that Congress has a constitutional duty to protect the... Read more »
Assange Faces Extradition for Exposing US War Crimes
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 month ago
Three weeks of testimony in Julian Assange’s extradition hearing in London underscored WikiLeaks’s extraordinary revelation of U.S. war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantánamo Bay. But the Trump administration is seeking to extradite Assange to the United States to stand trial for charges under the Espionage Act that could cause him to spend 175 years in... Read more »
Trump Needs Accomplices at Every Level of Government to Pull Off a Coup
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 month ago
For months, Donald Trump has been mounting a preemptive strike against the democratic election process. He signals his intent to manipulate — indeed, steal — the presidential election in the event that Joe Biden wins. With no evidence to support him, Trump repeats the mantra “voter fraud” to lay the groundwork for political, legal and... Read more »
From a Justice for Gender Equality to a “Justice” for Gender Oppression
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 1 month ago
Amy Coney Barrett and Ruth Bader Ginsburg could not be more different when it comes to their respective notions of justice. Ginsburg, a pioneer in the protection of gender equality, spent her entire career, including 27 years on the Supreme Court, fighting for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color, criminal defendants, LGBTQ people, workers, people... Read more »
Ginsburg’s Legacy Is Vast, But a Trump Appointee Could Overturn Her Best Rulings
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 2 months ago
When I was sworn in to practice before the Supreme Court in 2007, I sat near the front of the gallery. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the five-foot-tall justice, was barely visible over the bench behind which she sat. On two occasions, Ginsburg visited the law school where I taught for many years. She graciously created the... Read more »
If Trump Tries to Hijack the Election, We Must Be Ready to Resist
Marjorie Cohn, Marjorie Cohn - 2 months ago
For nearly four years, we have been laser focused on November 3, 2020, the day that Donald Trump could be voted out of office. In all likelihood, however, the election will not be decided that evening as it has in the past (with the notable exception of the 2000 election). That is because in order to... Read more »
Tweets For Today
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Millions of Americans are taking to the skies and hitting the road ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire. They are ignoring warnings that they should stay home and limit gatherings to members of their own household. https://t.co/9d4haUJIk1 — The Associated Press (@AP) November 25, 2020 A manufacturing error meant some volunteers in an AstraZeneca and Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine study got a smaller dose than intended, raising questions about preliminary results. https://t.co/ro7u7y0IXQ — AP Health & Science (@APHealthScience) November 25...
From ‘being Thai’ to ‘being human’: Thailand’s protests and redefining the nation
Pasit Wongngamdee, New Mandala - 23 hours ago
The People’s Party 2020 is redefining the nation by withdrawing the condition of "Thainess", imagining a more inclusive and tolerant political body. The post From ‘being Thai’ to ‘being human’: Thailand’s protests and redefining the nation appeared first on New Mandala.
‘Guess crowds are good again?’: Construction for inauguration continues outside the White House
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
November 25, 2020 by Brett T. Associated Press reporter Jill Colvin must be scraping the bottom of the barrel for news on this Thanksgiving Eve; besides the continuing election drama in Pennsylvania and Michael Flynn’s pardon, there’s not much going on — with the exception of construction for Inauguration Day in front of the White … Continue reading ‘Guess crowds are good again?’: Construction for inauguration continues outside the White House →
Margin Of Fraud
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 23 hours ago
Sidney Powell’s lawsuit was just dropped in the State of Georgia. You can download it here. (pdf)
Breaking: President Trump grants Michael Flynn a full pardon
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 25, 2020 by Brett T. We were just writing a post about a possible pardon for Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn when news came in from President Trump on Twitter that he’d granted Flynn a full pardon; guess he wanted Flynn’s family to have a “truly fantastic” Thanksgiving — and deprive Judge Emmet Sullivan of … Continue reading Breaking: President Trump grants Michael Flynn a full pardon →
November 26, 2020 – Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
Tonight we offer you an interesting documentary about the Golden Age of Flight. Your best tips of the past day are much appreciated!
Scott Morrison, where are you? Eight years is too long
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 1 day ago
For the past three months, rain or shine, a small, sad group of anywhere between 14 to 28 men meet outside Milsons Point railway station every Sunday at midday to march to and demonstrate at the gates of Kirribilli House. They deserve to be heard. Credit – Unsplash Their dedicated leader, Jamal Daoud, a Palestinian […]
The Tamed Estate – cover-up of the Queen‘s role in the Dismissal by the National Archives and The Australian
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 2 days ago
The release of the Palace letters was pure theatre. Every element was meticulously stage-managed: the set, the props, the narrative. (From the Palace Letters pp 168-172) Credit – Unsplash The director-general of the National Archives, David Fricker, who had spent four years and nearly $2 million arguing against their release, and had supplied a secret […]
Agents of foreign influence. What about the Australian Strategic Policy Institute?
Pearls and Irritations, Michael West - 2 days ago
The Australia-China relationship has hit new lows, with China’s ban on a range of imports threatening $20 billion of Australian exports. However, just in the past few days Scott Morrison has said Australia’s position has been wrongly interpreted as siding with the United States over China, and that his government would not make a “binary […]
America’s Skipjack-class Submarines Were Once World’s Fastest
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Skipjack-class submarines were arguably the first truly modern postwar submarines of the U.S. Navy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Skipjack class was an example of how innovative new technologies can combine to produce a weapons system with vastly improved characteristics. The design was so successful that it provided a basis for future submarines, not only in the United States, but elsewhere around the world. Skipjack’s motto was “Radix Nova Tridentis,” or “Root of a New Sea Power”—an accurate description of this unique class of submari...
100 Years of War: Meet the Old Mosin Rifle (Russia's Best Gun Ever?)
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, World* [image: By MKFI - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26727125] Here is why it remains iconic. *Key point: *This rifle was used by the Czar's Armies and later by insurgents against the Soviet Army in Afghanistan. This weapon is rugged and passed the test of time. One of the most widely used weapons of the twentieth century was the predecessor to the legendary AK-47 rifle. Developed at the end of the nineteenth century for the Czar’s armies, the Mosin Nagant infantry rifle ended up becoming the standard issue ...
Disaster: Why the Navy’s Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer is a Waste of Money
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The Navy is exploring a new range of weapons for its stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer to better prepare the ship for future warfare against technically advanced enemies. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Navy is also currently evaluating potential SM-6 integration for the USS Zumwalt. The SM-6 has been a fast-evolving weapon for the Navy – as it has expanded its mission envelope to include air-defense, ballistic missile defense and even offensive use as an anti-ship surface attack weapon. Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Z...
Could the Colt Python be the King of Revolvers?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Python was exactly what people imagined a revolver to be. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown, but the high cost of modern labor -- a single Python could involve hours of personal attention -- could be the reason. In the world of firearms, which gun is truly the best is difficult to quantify. The sheer amount of innovation and the multitude of designs over nearly two hundred years of handgun development makes for a crowded field...
America’s Amphibious Assault Ships Just Keep Getting Better
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1C2345F830&share=true] Newer technologies and designs are making these ships incredibly useful. *Key point: *These warships can help deter China. They are also capable of old-fashioned island hopping if a war ever broke out. The U.S. Navy’s second America-class Amphibious Assault ship has set sail for its homeport of San Diego and is preparing for its maiden deployment. The recently commissioned USS Tripoli is an aviation-centric amphibious assault ship built to ...
Sidney Powell Files Lawsuit Against State of Georgia For Election “Rigging” – Links and pdf…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Attorney Sidney Powell has filed a lawsuit, affectionately known as “The Kraken“, against named defendants in the State of Georgia to include Governor Brian Kemp and Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State. [Direct pdf Link] Embed pdf below. The filing is … Continue reading →
Happy, Yes, Happy! Thanksgiving Day
Menagerie, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Please remember this is a non political post. If you make comments I have to trash I will put you on the banned list. I’m sorry this comment is necessary and prominent, but it is always needed. Be thankful or … Continue reading →
India Bans More Chinese Apps As Tensions Between The Two Countries Increase
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*CNN:* *India bans more Chinese apps as tensions remain high * Hong Kong (CNN Business)India has banned dozens more Chinese apps, drawing a rebuke from Beijing and further straining already tense relations between the world's most populous countries. "We firmly oppose the Indian side's repeated use of 'national security' as an excuse to prohibit some mobile apps with Chinese background," Ji Rong, spokesperson for China's embassy in India, said on Wednesday. The statement followed the Indian government's announcement on Tuesday that it was banning 43 more apps, many of them Chines...
How Yugoslavia Was Wiped Out From The Map (IV)
Vladislav B. SOTIROVIC, OrientalReview.org - 23 hours ago
Part I, Part II, Part III The summer of 1990 was extremely hot in Kosovo for the reason that on July 2nd, Kosovo Albanians issued a declaration of independence within Yugoslavia that was, actually, a political revolt to the fact that on June 26th, using temporary measures, Belgrade took over […]
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
F-35 Lightning II pilot U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin "BEO" Wolfe performs the "high-speed pass" maneuver at approximately .95 mach, which is just below the speed of sound, at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 22. U.S. Air Force/Capt. Kip Sumner/Handout via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
November 26th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1407
sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday November 26th – Open Thread
sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 … Continue reading →
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 25th November 2020
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
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 […]
Ivanka Trump shares ‘absolutely amazing’ evidence that the dream of Donald Trump’s Israel-UAE peace deal is becoming reality [video]
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 25, 2020 by Sarah D. We apologize for missing this yesterday, but don’t let our tardiness diminish its significance. Ivanka Trump shared this video from anti-BDS activist Amit Deri at a market in Dubai: Chills. Say what you will about Donald Trump’s presidency — and his conduct in the wake of the recent election … Continue reading Ivanka Trump shares ‘absolutely amazing’ evidence that the dream of Donald Trump’s Israel-UAE peace deal is becoming reality [video] →
As One Small Candle May Light a Thousand…
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
“To … the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.” ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” […]
‘Are you kidding me?’ Vermont governor says students will be questioned about Thanksgiving gatherings
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 25, 2020 by Doug P. If you’re keeping track of all the invasions of privacy and breaches of constitutional rights are taking place in the U.S., ostensibly in the name of slowing the spread of Covid-19, your list is about to get a little longer: via ‘Are you kidding me?’ Vermont governor says students … Continue reading ‘Are you kidding me?’ Vermont governor says students will be questioned about Thanksgiving gatherings →
Blame Trump: Politico Tries To Cover For Potential Biden Econ Failure
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Joseph Vazquez ~ The liberal outlet Politico is already attempting to shield former Vice President Joe Biden from criticism of a potential economic failure by — wait for it — blaming President Donald Trump. The outlet’s story was pathetically headlined “Trump Strips Biden’s Options to Boost the Economy.” The main argument: “Joe Biden is […]
‘Tell the commies to shove it’: Johnny ‘Joey’ Jones drops a reality check on those trying to control your Thanksgiving
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 25, 2020 by Doug P. As we’ve seen in the past several days, many government officials haven’t been shy in issuing warnings, lectures and threats about Thanksgiving gatherings (even though many of these same people said nothing about mass gatherings called protests over the summer). On the other side of the coin, we have … Continue reading ‘Tell the commies to shove it’: Johnny ‘Joey’ Jones drops a reality check on those trying to control your Thanksgiving →
Denver mayor couldn’t even wait a whole hour to fly to Mississippi for Thanksgiving after warning people to ‘avoid travel, if you can’
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 25, 2020 by Sarah D. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock recently urged those in his fair city to avoid traveling to enjoy Thanksgiving with their loved ones. Because he truly cares about Denverites’ wellbeing. Or maybe because he just wanted to make sure that he wouldn’t have to sit near anybody on the plane ride … Continue reading Denver mayor couldn’t even wait a whole hour to fly to Mississippi for Thanksgiving after warning people to ‘avoid travel, if you can’ →
Here is the evidence of election fraud and it currently includes hundreds of cases, encompassing millions of stolen or fraudulent votes
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Lance D Johnson – November 25, 2020 (Natural News) The current 2020 Presidential Election is in a state of crisis. Not only have Big Tech and Big Media ignored vast evidence of election fraud, but these institutions have conspired to promote one candidate as the winner, long before the conclusion of all election software audits, … Continue reading Here is the evidence of election fraud and it currently includes hundreds of cases, encompassing millions of stolen or fraudulent votes →
Happy Thanksgiving...
Adrienne, Adrienne's Corner - 23 hours ago
*have a wonderful day everyone.* We haven't had any kittehs for a very long time. Let's correct that now:
Food safety tips for pet owners to follow during holiday celebrations
Guest Contributor, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Contributed The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic... Continue Reading
National Parks Are A National Treasure
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Peter Murphy ~ National parks are about more than a place to vacation. They preserve our national heritage and are places for teaching and learning about history, geography and nature. The park system from its very beginning included the purpose of preserving the natural environment and protecting biodiversity. The National Park System is not […]
Happy Thanksgiving
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ We’re all either “Left Wing” or “Right Wing” !? How did we all become extremists? Have a Happy Thanksgiving… and no political arguments at the table!! Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
American Investors Should Not Be Financing Communist China’s Military Buildup
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Marion Smith, Real Clear Defense: *Americans Shouldn’t Fund Communist China’s Armed Forces American investors should not be financing Communist China’s military buildup. On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to prevent just that and protect American security. The order bans individual and institutional investors from owning shares in 31 Chinese firms that provide the Communist regime’s armed forces with ships, planes, and cutting-edge technology. This action is long overdue. For years, Communist China has relied on American money to fund its military modernizat...
The Day John Kennedy Died
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 1 day ago
There is a vast literature on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, who died on this date, November 22, 1963. I have contributed my small share to such writing in an effort to tell the truth, honor him, and emphasize its profound importance in understanding the history of the last fifty-seven years, but more … Continue reading The Day John Kennedy Died →
Nevada Judge Sets December 3rd As Date To Hear Election Fraud Evidence…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
A Nevada judge has agreed to let the Trump campaign present its evidence that fraud and illegalities plagued the state’s election, enough to reverse Joe Biden’s win and set an example for other state challenges. [LINK] “For the first time … Continue reading →
Oligarchic Imperialism Is The New Dominant World Religion
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
I was just watching a gaggle of blue-checkmarked narrative managers attack progressive commentators Katie Halper and Briahna Joy Gray on Twitter for platforming antiwar journalist Rania Khalek on the grounds that Khalek is an “Assadist”, which is imperialist for “someone who opposes western imperialism in […]
The Dialectical Method of Hindu Philosophy
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 day ago
One of the hallmarks of Hindu philosophy is its dialectical methodology—the philosophers are devoted to establishing their philosophical positions, but they treat the views of their opponents with respect. Several schools of philosophy have been existence for more than 2500 years and they have always had significant philosophical differences but each school formulates its arguments after listening to the arguments from the other schools. The dialectical method of philosophical discussion proceeds through three steps, namely *Purvapaksa*, *Khandana*, and *Uttarapaksa*. The philosopher...
The Sound Of Settled Science
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
A peer-reviewed study measuring the effectiveness of a controversial drug cocktail that includes hydroxychloroquine concluded that the treatment lowered hospitalizations and mortality rates of coronavirus patients. The study, set to be published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents in December, determined that “Low-dose hydroxychloroquine combined with zinc and azithromycin was an effective therapeutic… Continue reading →
Nov. 24 Just Thinkin'....
Graeme Decarie, The Decarie Report - 1 day ago
The text below is the third copy of the blog I prepared. Three of those copies immediately appeared on the screen - then disappeared, seemingly to cancel my account of Britain, the U.S., and narcotics in China. So I'm trying it all again.______________________________________________________ I know I said I would break off for a bit. But as I follow the U.S. election campaign, I realize there are things we need to learn about our current elections and the American one. For openers, the U.S. is not a democracy, and never has been. (ditto for Canada.) George Washington was not a bel...
Rockefeller/UN Cartoon Called for Lockdowns in 2010
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
I Told You: Intelligence Agencies Behind Censorship
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Down, First Majestic Up, Yellen To Treasury
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Arcadia Economics Silver was down again, although First Majestic soared on a buy rating, and #JanetYellen was picked for the treasury. end
Why The Gold Price Will Increase, No Matter What – Andy Schectman #4979
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles-Franklin joined us. We’ve seen a rather rapid decrease in precious metals prices during the past week. But Andy isn’t concerned in the least. It’s just an effort by the bullion banks to squeeze out weak holders. But it’s destined to fail, because the people who …
Fed, IMF Sound Warning That More QE Could Lead To “Unintended Consequences”
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
“Unintended Consequences” or Planned Collapse of the Dollar? Fed, IMF Sound Warning That More QE Could Lead To “Unintended Consequences” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Five years ago we wrote that the world’s most exclusive club has eighteen members. They gather every other month on a Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in conference room E in …
The U.S. Dollar Is Being Systematically Destroyed, And We Are On A Path That Inevitably Leads To Hyperinflation
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The U.S. Dollar Is Being Systematically Destroyed, And We Are On A Path That Inevitably Leads To Hyperinflation by Michael Snyder, http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/ If we keep treating the U.S. dollar like it is toilet paper, it is just a matter of time before our entire financial system goes down the tubes. At this moment, the dollar …
Arab Israeli MPs: Netanyahu Tries to Cause a Regional War
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Netanyahu, #Mossad head secretly visit #SaudiArabia to meet crown prince, Pompeo, Israeli media claim@netanyahu #MBS @SecPompeohttps://t.co/JS480L4lFL — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) November 23, 2020 Arab Israeli MPs: Netanyahu Tries to Cause a Regional War by https://www.telesurenglish.net/index.html Arab members of the Israeli parliament warned that Netanyahu’s reported visit to Saudi Arabia could trigger a regional war. – According …
How America Can Sink China's Aircraft Carriers in a War
James Holmes, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*James Holmes* *Security, * Anti-ship weaponry is multiplying in numbers, range, and lethality as the Navy reawakens from its post-Cold War holiday from history. *Here’s What You Need to Know: *America has its very own "carrier-killers." Ah, yes, the “carrier-killer.” China is forever *touting* the array of guided missiles its weaponeers have devised to pummel U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs). Most prominent among them are its DF-21D and DF-26 antiship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), which the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has made a mainstay of China’s *anti-acc...
B-1 Bomber Flies For The First Time With An Externally Mounted Cruise Missile
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
A B-1B Lancer with a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) flies in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 20. The flight was a demonstration of the B-1B’s external weapons carriage capabilities. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner) Sputnik: *Photos: US Air Force Marks First by Flying B-1 Bomber With Externally-Mounted Cruise Missile * In August 2019, then-US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Gen. John Hyten revealed to congressional lawmakers that only a small fraction of the US Air Force’s 62 B-1B bombers were mission ready; however, over the past severa...
Yes, the Cuban Missile Crisis Could Have Gone Nuclear
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Michael Peck* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EACJ0F2801&share=true] There were many scary close-calls and world leaders would do well not to forget the lessons of that crisis. *Key point: *America had prepared to invade Cuba and even had propaganda and warnings ready to broadcast to the Cubans. Thankfully, Washington never gave the order and Moscow did not do anything stupid. Attention, people of Cuba: Obey the orders of the U.S. Army, or suffer the consequences. This is what the Cubans would have been told, ...
The U.S. Army's New Air Defense System Was Just Put to the Test
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Air Defense, United States* How did it do? Earlier this month soldiers from the United States Army’s 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment out of Ansbach, Germany headed to the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico to put the latest air defense system through its paces. The facility was used for conducting training and operational testing of the Army's Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense ( IM-SHORAD) system, which is one of the Army's newest platforms to replace the aging Avenger short-range air defense systems. Developed at the tail end o...
Laser Time: What if Lasers Helped the Marines’ F-35B Stay Stealthy?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2TWE9OIE8W&share=true] The lasers could keep the coating keep the plane from being spotted as easily by radar. *Key point: *Keeping planes stealthy is a time-consuming process. However, lasers could speed things up by quite a lot. The U.S. Navy is developing a laser-application for its Marine Corps F-35B intended to effectively maintain the stealth fighter for future decades of war. After all, the aircraft is, one might say, in its operational infancy and expect...
China Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against These 5 Russian Weapons
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Both Russia and China would have their own advantages and disadvantages in a war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Should a Sino-Russian war include ground combat, Armata is Russia’s best bet for holding ground and conducting rapid counterattacks into Manchuria. Armata outclasses China’s frontline Type 99 tanks, which are based on the T-72. In our last article, we discussed the possibility of Russia and China going to war. Relations between the two are currently fairly good, and war between the two countries is seemingly unlikely. That being said,...
CIA Officer Killed In Combat In Somalia
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*CNN:* *CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia * (CNN)A CIA officer was killed in Somalia last weekend, according to a former senior administration official with knowledge of the matter. The officer was wounded in an operation in the country and later died, the source said. The identity of the officer has not been made public but the source said the officer was a former Navy SEAL. The death comes as the Trump administration is making plans to withdraw more than 600 troops from Somalia in the near future. *Read more *.... * More News On Reports That A CIA Officer Was Killed...
Ethiopia - Tigray War News Updates -- November 25, 2020
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*BBC*: *Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Abiy Ahmed 'rejects international interference' * Ethiopia has urged the international community to refrain from "unwelcome and unlawful acts of interference" in its affairs following calls to end the conflict in the northern Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called the military offensive a "law-enforcement operation". His deadline to Tigray fighters to surrender will lapse on Wednesday. Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed and thousands have been forced from their homes. *Read more* .... *Ethiopia - Tigray War News ...
Joe Biden Urges Unity In Thanksgiving-Eve Address
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*The Guardian:* *Biden appeals for resilience and unity in Thanksgiving address to America * President-elect urges shared sacrifice amid hardship of restricted holiday, and says: ‘We’re at war with the virus, not each other’ In an eve-of-Thanksgiving address on Wednesday, Joe Biden drew on historic hardships and his deep personal loss to make a passionate appeal for resilience, asking Americans to endure a national holiday amid restrictions on travel and gatherings imposed to fight the pandemic. More than 12.6m cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the US and more than 260,0...
"The design here is to give each one the secure and peacable possession of his own property.”
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 1 day ago
* "The first and chief design of every system of government is to maintain justice; to prevent the members of a society from incroaching on anothers property, or siezing what is not their own. The design here is to give each one the secure and peacable possession of his own property.”* ~ Adam Smith, from his Lectures on Jurisprudence [emphasis mine] [Hat tip Adam Smith Works] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Company recalls 8 brands of fresh, organic basil because of Cyclospora
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
A Virginia company is recalling fresh, imported, organic basil sold under nine brands because a state test showed positive results for the Cyclospora parasite. The FDA has not reported what retailers received the implicated basil. Shenandoah Growers Inc. of Harrisonburg, VA, issued the recall of about 15,000 “units” in select packages that were sent to... Continue Reading
Sidney Powell Discusses Flynn Pardon and Election Investigations With Lou Dobbs…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Michael Flynn counsel Sidney Powell discusses the presidential pardon for her client, Lt Gen. Michael Flynn, and other election matters with Lou Dobbs. WATCH:
President Trump Pardons Michael Flynn
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 1 day ago
*21WIRE* | Former National Security Advisor receives a full Presidential pardon, leaving Mueller's Russiagate folly in tatters.
Jeremy Arkes on COVID Externalities and Governor Newsom
David Henderson, Econlib - 1 day ago
Jeremy Arkes, one of my friends and Navy School colleagues, who is also a friend and colleague of Judith Hermis, submitted the letter he would have sent to Governor Newsom. I did some edits, all of which he accepted, and here is the result. Dear Governor Newsom, I would like to offer a counterpoint […] The post Jeremy Arkes on COVID Externalities and Governor Newsom appeared first on Econlib.
Head of WHO Suggests COVID Restrictions Will Continue Even After Vaccine
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Head of WHO Suggests COVID Restrictions Will Continue Even After Vaccine by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ The head of the World Health Organization has suggested that coronavirus restrictions will continue even after a vaccine has been made widely available. – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments on Twitter after news broke of several new vaccines …
Giuliani Explains Trump Team Split w/ Powell; The ‘Great Reset’ And Its Global Impact | NTD Business
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
NTD NTD Business News- 11/24/2020 00:59 Pennsylvania Certifies for Biden 01:54 Trump Lawsuit about State Misconduct 03:25 Giuliani on Split From Sidney Powell; Powell to File Lawsuit in Georgia 04:51 Trump Cheers Dow Hitting 30,000 05:24 The “Great Reset” and Its Global Impact 12:54 Washington Shutdown Hits Restaurants Hard 14:59 Former UK Supreme Court Judge …
The Coup Against America Is Nearly Complete! ‘Tis Time to Part! Red States Must Separate From Blue State Tyranny!!!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Coup Against America Is Nearly Complete! ‘Tis Time to Part! Red States Must Separate From Blue State Tyranny!!! by Dave Hodges, https://thecommonsenseshow.com/home In the present moment, the people of the United States, the President, and our form of government have been the victim of a successful coup, through a the implementation of a fraudulent …
“COUNT ONLY LEGAL VOTES” Rudy Giuliani OPENING STATEMENT On Election Fraud Claims | NewsNOW From FOX
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
NewsNOW from FOX Pennsylvania judge orders halt in certification of state’s election results pending hearing on November 27 due to “extent that there remains any further action to perfect certification.” end
Commodities Pointing to Lower Dollar and Fiat Currencies
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
maneco64 Even though we saw the Dow make a new high above $30’000 we need to look at what the Dow is priced in and how the dollar is actually looking very feeble not only versus other fiat currencies but against real goods like commodities. The conclusion for the day is that we could be …
So, Turns out There's Actually Scientific Data Liberals Are More Likely To Have Mental Problems
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
The *results of a study*, which was conducted off a self-reported poll by Pew Research in March on this year, indicated that across all races and age groups, those who identified as conservative were far less likely to have been diagnosed with a mental illness by a doctor. Ph.D. student Zach Goldberg took the overall data and created a chart to show how likely a person is to develop mental illness based on race and political affiliation. Not surprising if you have been paying attention, Whites who identified as "very liberal" - AKA the majority of our nation's socialistic woketard ...
“We do not sell to Chinese people"
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 1 day ago
11-25-20 Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) found that 95 percent of nearly 170 commercial baby foods contained lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, with one in four products containing all four of these toxic heavy metals. The top offenders included rice-based cereals and snacks, fruit juices and sweet potatoes. The four toxic elements are the most common cause of heavy metal poisoning in humans. They occur naturally in the environment but can also find their way into the soil and groundwater via pesticides and improper waste disposal. Here they can get absorbed by crops an...
Flynn Family Issues Statement After Presidential Pardon…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
On one hand it is frustrating the judicial system is so fundamentally compromised by politics, it couldn’t drop the case against a transparently innocent man. However, on the other hand it’s good this nightmare is over for them. The Flynn … Continue reading →
Smashing Watermelons Is Raaacccciisst!
Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
Our country is woke like never before, but even in this new age of uber-wokeness, we would hope common sense would kick in at some point when extreme allegations are made. That, however, is not happening. In fact, things are getting far worse. A recent absurd accusation of racism shows just how out of control today’s woke crowd is. How many of you remember Gallagher the comedian and his infamous ‘Sledge-O-Matic’ routine where he usually ended by smashing watermelons ( or any handy fat juicy thing ). Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy clearly did remember those performances and ...
Rudy Giuliani Recaps Election Fraud Lawsuits With Lou Dobbs: Pennsylvania “Mailed out 1.8 Million Mail-In Ballots, Got Back 2.5 Million”…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Rudy Giuliani appears on Lou Dobbs tonight to discuss the testimony to the Pennsylvania legislature along with updates on several key state investigation of fraud. One of the top-line notes in Pennsylvania is the sum total of all “Mail-in” ballots … Continue reading →
After the Corona-fear Comes the Herd Stampede
RiskMonger, The Risk-Monger - 1 day ago
Poor COVID-19 vaccine communications will only swell the anti-vaxxer ranks.
Sing of singularities & supernovae -- And how to do a 'safe inauguration' wonderfully well.
David Brin, CONTRARY BRIN - 1 day ago
With sighs of tentative-delayed relief, let's turn from politics -- till the end of this post, when I'll propose how the new US administration could* hold a huge, celebratory inauguration in a way that's win-win for us all.* *Only first... * * ...SCIENCE NEWS!!* *== Wowzer goings on up there! ==* Fascinating recent claims that there may be a *lot* of stellar range black holes out there... perhaps enough to account for dark matter? If it's true, I'd have thought we'd see the effects on perturbed orbits of exoplanetary systems. But most discovered exoplanets so far are close ...
The real story behind NZ’s use of 1080 is “a sinister tale of corruption and bureaucratic indifference” says a British film maker (2002)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: From thegrafboys.blogspot “Poison use a sinister tale” – The Press 2002 The following article appeared in the Christchurch Press in January 2002. What’s intriguing is how the British team quickly identified indicators of an industry built on poison, and how their story echoes the voice of 1000’s of New Zealanders across…
Tararua Range 1080 Drops by OSPRI Based on Fallacy
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Press Release by the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust A West Coast conservationist and spokesman for the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust has challenged the justification for a 1080 aerial drop in the Tararua Ranges by OSPRI (former Animal Health Board) saying it is founded on a false belief that possums are responsible for spreading bovine TB. … Continue reading Tararua Range 1080 Drops by OSPRI Based on Fallacy →
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Widespread, Even Among Health Professionals
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: By Jeremy Loffredo Public health groups, including the World Health Organization, are making a concerted effort to reduce COVID vaccine hesitancy, as many medical professionals and minority groups remain doubtful about safety and efficacy. As details on the latest COVID vaccine contenders flood the news cycle on…
US Billionaires Have Increased Their Riches By $1 Trillion During the Pandemic
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on olddogthoughts: A trillion dollars could maintain wages at pre-crisis levels for all workers in America, enabling people to stay home and stop the spread of the virus, for four months. Instead, it’s gone into the personal piggy banks of a handful of billionaire owners and investors. US Billionaires Have Increased Their Riches…
Watch “THE TRANSHUMANIST RESET” on YouTube
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on OCCUPY AMERICA: https://youtu.be/Fv8lVgKbtSk
Connecticut residents urged to report their neighbors “infractions”
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Looks like tyranny to me. How about you? _________ A reader says that residents are being locked up in Connecticut. Says “the governor is telling everyone to report on their neighbors if there are too many cars and more than ten people.” “I guess if you have lots…
Medical Police State HORRORS: Young Man Choked Out, Slammed To The Restaurant Floor And Heaved Away For Not Wearing A Mask
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on ― ஜ ۩ Whiskey Tango Texas ۩ ஜ ―: (Natural News) Covid has allowed the medical police state to grow completely out of control, all around the world. Now, new footage has emerged from Melbourne, Australia, where a young man who wasn’t wearing a mask is choked out by security personnel, slammed to the ground, then lifted like…
Sidney Powell Will File Her Lawsuit in Tomorrow…
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 24, 2020 2:03 PM The Kraken will be unleashed tomorrow in full force starting in Georgia! DONT LET BIG TECH & THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA SILENCE YOU via Sidney Powell Will File Her Lawsuit in Tomorrow… | Populist Press
SIDNEY POWELL’S “KRAKEN” IS DOD CYBER WARFARE PROGRAM! WE ARE AT WAR!
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Originally posted on THE MARSHALL REPORT: Holy Radar – that’s the Kraken!!! Who knew it is a Department of Defense Cyber Warfare Program? It Tracks Systems and aquires evidence of nefarious activities and crimes committed by The Deep State! When Sidney Powell stated she HAS RELEASED THE KRAKEN, most of us thought of Clash of…
Sidney powell’s “kraken” is DoD cyber warfare program!
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
November 24, 2020 POPULIST PRESS November 24, 2020 4:39 PM When Sidney Powell stated she HAS RELEASED THE KRAKEN, most of us thought of Clash of the Titans and cheered her on for her gutsy remark. She never blinked and held a stern, a serious face when she said it. She wasn’t joking and now … Continue reading Sidney powell’s “kraken” is DoD cyber warfare program! →
10 Ways to Your Perfect Cholesterol
Bernie, TDW - 1 day ago
Cholesterol is a waxy molecule mostly made in your liver. Although vilified over the years, cholesterol is something we need and cannot live without. It serves to protect our cells, make our sex hormones, produce vitamin D, and aid in digestion. Lowering cholesterol is not always in our best interest. Finding our Perfect Cholesterol is. … Continue reading "10 Ways to Your Perfect Cholesterol" The post 10 Ways to Your Perfect Cholesterol appeared first on TDW.
Canada's Top Eight Pensions Unite on ESG Disclosure
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 13 hours ago
Tim Kiladze of The Globe and Mail reports Canada’s top pension funds issue rare joint call for better ESG disclosures: The heads of Canada's eight largest pension funds, collectively responsible for $1.6 trillion is assets, are banding together for a rare joint request, pleading with corporations to beef up their environmental, social and governance disclosures by reporting the data in a standardized fashion. ESG factors such as diversity initiatives and carbon footprint disclosures, have become crucial investment criteria for institutional money managers in recent years, but the ...
Gotham City Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Gotham City - 1 day ago
(Georgia, if you're listening...) ------------------------------ OK, hasn't Sidney gotten the memo that she was fired last Sunday and that she no longer has to act as an inflatable waving arms lawyer for Donald Trump last Sunday? ------------------------------ Attorney who'd sued the Texas AG's office for retaliation retaliated against with termination. ------------------------------ Parler just turned into Fuckbook and Twatter. Seriously, how batshit insane do you have to be to get censored on a right wing Facebook knockoff like Parler? ------------------------------ ...
Winter is here : Hail, rain and thunderstorm in Great Cairo
egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia), Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Winter is officially in Great Cairo, we have just had a hail storm and thunderstorm. At Mid-day Wednesday, probably there were million Egyptian mothers screaming at the same time “The laundry” in Great Cairo area horrified that the laundry they left to dry in the balconies would be soaked wet. Those mothers head after the quick rescue mission to the kitchens to make hot lentil soap, the unofficial meal of Egyptians when it rains. In Downtown Cairo by Ahmed Hassan But it was not like any rain because it is more of a hail storm accompanied by a thunderstorm. The Egyptian Meteoro...
Imagine This: What if Japan Got the Nuclear Bomb?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAAQ10YD01&share=true] It could happen and Japan has the means to build a lot of nuclear weapons. *Key point:* Japan keeps a stockpile of the necessary material. Just in case. It is perhaps China’s greatest nightmare: a nuclear-armed Japan. Permanently anchored off the Asian mainland, bristling with nuclear weapons, a nuclear Japan would make China’s security situation much more complex than it is now, and force China to revise both its nuclear doctrine and increa...
Air War: Can Russia’s S-400 Bring Down America’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Europe* A new generation of stealth technology is being pursued with a sense of urgency, in light of rapid global modernization of new Russian and Chinese-built air defense technologies. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If its arsenal is anything like the B-2, it will like have an ability to drop a range of nuclear weapons, GPS-guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions and possibly even the new Air Force nuclear-armed cruise missile now in development called the LRSO - Long Range Stand Off weapon. The Air Force is preparing for a substantial technical “c...
Diesel Submarines: The U.S. Navy's Secret Weapon in a War Against China?
James Holmes, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* U.S. naval expansion has put a premium on low-cost yet effective platforms that can be acquired in bulk. Diesel-electric submarines constitute one such platform. *Here’s What You Need to Know: *The U.S. Navy can turn technical shortcomings to strategic and political advantage. What madman would propose adding diesel submarines to the U.S. Navy’s all-nuclear silent service? *There are a few*. The topic came up at an *early March hearing* before the U.S. House Seapower and Force Projection Subcommittee. Representatives from three teams that have co...
One Simulation Proved the F-35 Is Simply A Beast
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * “I’ve never seen anything like it before.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Although modern weapons such as long-range air-to-air missiles, and the lack of near-peer warfare in recent years, means dogfighting itself is less likely these days. As the service prepares for future contingencies against technologically advanced adversaries, maintaining a need to dogfight is of great significance. For instance, the emerging Chinese J-10 and Russian 5th Gen PAK-50 clearly underscore the importance of this. As 60 enemy fighters closed in on a US Air Force 4...
Forever Bird: Why the Old B-2 Bomber will Never Die
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* Earlier this summer, the Air Force dropped a B61-12 nuclear weapon from a B-2 at Nellis AFB, marking a new developmental flight test phase for the upgraded bomb. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The aircraft, which entered service in the 1980s, has flown missions over Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan. In fact, given its ability to fly as many as 6,000 nautical miles without need to refuel, the B-2 flew from Missouri all the way to an island off the coast of India called Diego Garcia – before launching bombing missions over Afghanistan. The Air Force...
Doctors Urge the CDC to Make the Public Aware of Painful Side Effects of Experimental COVID-19 Vaccines
AdminM, Health Impact News - 1 day ago
A group of doctors is urging the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make the public aware of the painful side effects that will come with the experimental COVID-19 vaccines that have been rushed through the testing process. Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association (AMA) is worried that lying to the public will cause them not to pursue the full COVID-19 vaccine treatment, which is expected to take at least two doses. “We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park,” Fryhofer said during a virtual meeting with the ...
Doctors Urge the CDC to Make the Public Aware of Painful Side Effects of Experimental COVID-19 Vaccines
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 1 day ago
A group of doctors is urging the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make the public aware of the painful side effects that will come with the experimental COVID-19 vaccines that have been rushed through the testing process. Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association (AMA) is worried that lying to the public will cause them not to pursue the full COVID-19 vaccine treatment, which is expected to take at least two doses. “We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park,” Fryhofer said during a virtual meeting with the ...
Trump Refuses To Accept Biden’s Win as Transition Proceeds
AP News, Snopes.com - 1 day ago
President Donald Trump baselessly claimed anew that he had won the election and uttered repeated falsehoods when he called into an event held by Pennsylvania Republicans to investigate unproven allegations of voter fraud.
Wednesday Evening Smiles
SafeSpace, 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
Happy Helium to you! OK, now back to the miserable world of politics. — Safespace —
Pennsylvania Judge Issues Injunction Against Certification of Election Results…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Commonwealth Judge Patricia McCullough issued an injunction [pdf available here] against certification of the 2020 presidential race pending a hearing scheduled for Friday. The judge’s decision also blocks the certification of all the other election results. McCullough is presiding over … Continue reading →
Vaccinated Children Are Sicker, Study Shows
AdminM, Health Impact News - 1 day ago
Breaking science news: Vaccinated children are sicker than their unvaccinated peers, according to a landmark new study on vaccine safety: “Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination.” James Lyons-Weiler, Ph.D. and Paul Thomas, M.D.’s analysis is scrupulous and thorough. They analyzed the data several different ways to account for potentially confounding factors, such as an increasing tendency to avoid vaccination. They compared the new metric (RIOV) with the old measure of incidence. And they found that the new method ...
Vaccinated Children Are Sicker, Study Shows
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 1 day ago
Breaking science news: Vaccinated children are sicker than their unvaccinated peers, according to a landmark new study on vaccine safety: “Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination.” James Lyons-Weiler, Ph.D. and Paul Thomas, M.D.’s analysis is scrupulous and thorough. They analyzed the data several different ways to account for potentially confounding factors, such as an increasing tendency to avoid vaccination. They compared the new metric (RIOV) with the old measure of incidence. And they found that the new method ...
AstraZeneca Manufacturing Error Clouds Vaccine Study Results
AP News, Snopes.com - 1 day ago
A statement describing the error came days after the company described the shots as “highly effective.”
President Trump Delivers Remarks at the PA State Senate Hearing on Voter Fraud in the 2020 Election…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Earlier this afternoon as President Trump’s legal team delivered evidence to the Pennsylvania Senate during a hearing on election fraud in the Keystone State, President Trump called-in to deliver remarks. [watch and listen below] .@RudyGiuliani breaks down the math. 700K … Continue reading →
President Trump pardons General Flynn
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
BREAKING: Trump pardons former national security adviser Mike Flynn Attorney General William Barr earlier this year asked a federal court to allow the Justice Department to drop the case Just the News Joseph Weber and John Solomon November 25, 2020 President Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, bringing to end a tumultuous four-year criminal case that felled the three-star general before prosecutors reversed course and declared they had improperly pursued his case. Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, had pleaded guilty to lying to th...
Why the Nagorno-Karabakh Cease-Fire Won’t End the Conflict
abaghdassarian, Lawfare - 1 day ago
A military monument from 1992 in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. (Flickr/David Stanley, https://flic.kr/p/Zprq6y; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) On Nov. 9, the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a cease-fire agreement to terminate the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous region at the center of a lengthy “frozen conflict” between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The agreement—signed after 44 days of fighting—introduces a number of novel terms that have not previously been included in any cease-fire, all considered successes for Azerba...
Trump's Tweets Attacking the Election Echo Russian Trolls
dlinvill, Lawfare - 1 day ago
President Trump disembarks Air Force One in Reading, PA, Oct. 2020 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/https://flic.kr/p/2k2JKid/Public Domain) Just after midnight following Election Day, a Trump-supporting Twitter account, @pamela_moore13, shot off a series of tweets. “This is Madness! Voter Fraud Also Caught on Tape in Philadelphia! #ElectionNight” followed by “BREAKING! More EXTENSIVE Broward Country Voter Fraud Reported By Elections Worker!” and then “Van Full of Illegals Shows Up To Vote . . . At SIX Polling Places! Voter Fraud is Real! #ElectionNight.” Were th...
Included on Amazon's Most Searched Products List are 'Knee Pads'. Must Be the Media Getting Ready for January.
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 hours ago
PBS's Chia Pet Yamiche Alcindor: Biden's cabinet picks was like "The Avengers". It felt like we are being rescued from the craziness and now here are the superheroes to come and save us all. *BURP* ~ Thank You *MJA@IOTWReport* for the Linkage! ~
Newsmax CEO: We Stick to The Facts — MSM Malpractice
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Newsmax TV Chris Ruddy examines the growth that Newsmax has experienced in 2020, in large part due to Fox News dropping the ball and a continued effort to provide meaningful and engaging content to his viewers – via Newsmax TV’s ‘STINCHFIELD.’ end
The ‘Lefty Wish List’ is Being Carried Out Under Guise of COVID-19
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Sky News Australia Sky News host Cory Bernardi says Daniel Andrew’s decision to introduce sick leave for casual workers is a “trojan horse” for a catastrophic change which will remove so much of opportunity, flexibility and the ability to run a business. Daniel Andrews announced on Monday his government will invest $5 million into a …
Alice Embree : REPORT | Houston’s historic underground newspaper…
Thorne Dreyer, The Rag Blog - 1 day ago
…on the really small screen. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | November 25, 2020 Space City News hit the streets of Houston in June 1969, but got a name change when a UFO group informed the paper they … Continue reading →
Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Balleny Islands region, Southern Ocean
The Watchers » Latest articles - 1 day ago
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Balleny Islands region, Southern Ocean at 22:56 UTC on November 25, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 30 km (18 miles). The epicenter was...... Read more »
President Trump Pardons Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2020 *Reuters:* *Trump pardons former adviser Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe * WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential e...
Are the Mailboxes Inside Disneyland Real?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The intent of the boxes was for park guests to drop postcards off.
What Comes After the F-35?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] Behind the scenes, several countries are already looking ahead to the design of a Sixth-Generation jet. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Expect the sixth-generation fighters to be radically different - and incorporate emerging technology, notably swarms of drones. The American development and deployment of Fifth-Generation stealth aircraft like the F-35 Lightning is one of the central stories of today’s security zeitgeist. But behind the scenes, several countries are already looking ahead to the design of a Sixth-Generatio...
Why the Barrett M82 Sniper Rifle Is the Ultimate Killer
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: By US ARMY - inetres.com, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6351459] Many countries use this weapon and it is known for its quality. *Key point: *The M82 was revolutionary and is used my snipers everywhere. Here is how it changed the nature of long-distance warfare. One weapon system not only revolutionized the field of military sniping but also created an entire new category of weapon systems. Using an existing large caliber bullet and adapting it to the precision rifle platform, the innovative Barrett M82 s...
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 18 - 24, 2020
The Watchers » Latest articles - 1 day ago
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from November 18 - 24, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Merapi, Central Java (Indonesia) | Sabancaya, Peru | Whakaari/White Island, North Island (New...... Read more »
How Mitch McConnell’s Do Nothing Republicans are Killing YouThe...
Robert Reich - 1 day ago
*How Mitch McConnell’s Do Nothing Republicans are Killing You* The Senate adjourned and left town without even trying to pass a COVID disaster relief bill. By the time they return on November 30, based on current trends, an additional estimated 16,000 Americans will have died from COVID-19. We pay these elected officials to keep us safe, and they’ve failed us. To them I ask: How much death and suffering must the American people endure before you act? Remember: House Democrats passed a comprehensive relief bill all the way back in May. You, Mitch McConnell, have refused to lift ...
Oak Island - The End is Near
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 1 day ago
The end is near, I believe. There were clues in the last episode, though I confess I didn’t pay close attention. I really no longer care about all the debris they are finding on the surface because it will not lead to a treasure… though it will lead to a solution. The analysis of the ox shoes found was interesting but only because their expert was able to provide such detailed information about them. We learned that there were shoes used in the winter for better traction and shoes used in the summer to protect the hooves from rocks and pebbles. It meant that the number of shoes the...
I am thankful
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 1 day ago
I am thankful my immediate family is alive and well since the pandemic started. Two of our family felt the need to be tested for COVID-19, but came up negative. I am thankful my wife’s sister and husband moved closer, … Continue reading →
Idiot Democrats Think There’s Some Kumbaya on the Way
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Stephen Kruiser Nov 25, 2020 Democrats Want to Be Our Friends Now or Something Happy Wednesday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Beer is better than stuffing. Every. Single. Time. Far be it from me to ever try and figure out what’s going on in the mind of any American Democrat here in the 21st century. … Continue reading Idiot Democrats Think There’s Some Kumbaya on the Way →
Vatican Unveils Avant-Garde 2020 Nativity Scene, and Boy Does Twitter Have Opinions
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Bryan Preston Nov 25, 2020 Under Pope Francis, we can count on the Vatican saying and doing odd things. Take the Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene. Please… Raymond Arroyo, host of The World Over on EWTN (which is one of the most-watched programs on the entire planet) and executive producer and frequent co-host on Laura Ingraham’s … Continue reading Vatican Unveils Avant-Garde 2020 Nativity Scene, and Boy Does Twitter Have Opinions →
MARK UPDATE: United Nations Launches New Biometric Digital ID Combining Blockchain And Mobile Technology That Will Track You Forever
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
The UN Digital ID is a digital wallet that agency personnel can use for data related to human resources, medical status, travel, payroll and pensions, which can also be used for onboarding new employees, leaving or retiring from the organization. It is intended to reduce data fragmentation while streamlining processes. by Geoffrey Grider November 25, … Continue reading MARK UPDATE: United Nations Launches New Biometric Digital ID Combining Blockchain And Mobile Technology That Will Track You Forever →
Flynn Pardoned
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2020
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 329 2020
Hifast, Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
John Christy Rebuts Climatist Fake Smear Job
Hifast, Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: The cancel culture is driven by fears that a contrary point of view might be truer than one’s own way of thinking. Dissing the messenger, and deplatforming if possible, is easier than reflection and self-examination. Thus has John Christy been attacked and recently responded in his quiet and reasonable manner. …
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