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We have thwarted the plans of foreign powers to control the region: Iran
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
[image: ‘We have thwarted the plans of foreign powers to control the region: Iran] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Army, Major General Muhammad Bagheri, said that the ability of the navy of his forces had thwarted the plans of foreign powers to control the region. Fars News reported that on Friday morning, Bagheri had said in a statement, on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the end of the Iraq-Iran war (1980-1988), that his country’s naval force had made great strides within the framework of the country’s doctrine, strategies and de...
MARK UPDATE: United Nations Launches New Biometric Digital ID Combining Blockchain And Mobile Technology That Will Track You Forever
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
MARK UPDATE: United Nations Launches New Biometric Digital ID Combining Blockchain And Mobile Technology That Will Track You Forever by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ 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 …
Jordan Warns Against Changing Status of Temple Mount, After Netanyahu’s Saudi Trip
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
Jordan Warns Against Changing Status of Temple Mount, After Netanyahu’s Saudi Trip by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Jordanian ex-aides say Israel could seek to hand custodianship of the Jerusalem holy site to Saudi Arabia, in effort to secure ‘the big prize’ of normalization – Jordan said it opposes any effort to change the status quo at the Temple …
Turkish forces arrest 44 soldiers in nationwide operation
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
[image: Turkish forces arrest 44 soldiers in nationwide operation] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Turkish police forces began began at dawn on Friday, a security operation to arrest 44 current and former soldiers suspected of belonging to the Gulen organization within the armed forces, after arrest warrants were issued against them. According to what security sources reported to the state-owned Anadolu Agency, arrest warrants were issued by the General Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul, against 44 former and current military personnel in 14 different states. Continue reading Turki...
Dominion Executive: Trump is Not Going to Win. I Made F***ing Sure of That.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
One America News Network One America’s Chief White House Correspondent Chanel Rion spoke with the founder of FEC United, Joe Oltmann, who made a bombshell discovery about a key member of Dominion’s leadership. Here’s more. end
Joe Biden Gets Only 1,000 Viewers to Watch His Thanksgiving Address Live — But He Got 80 Million Votes? — What a COMPLETE JOKE!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
WOW! 1000 viewers? Yet, we're supposed to believe he got 80 million votes? Yeah sure. pic.twitter.com/KJt0k2cQkh — Andrew @ Don't Walk, RUN! Productions (@DontWalkRUN) November 25, 2020 Joe Biden Gets Only 1,000 Viewers to Watch His Thanksgiving Address Live — But He Got 80 Million Votes? — What a COMPLETE JOKE! by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ …
Sahrawi forces launch powerful attack on Moroccan army sites
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Sahrawi forces launch powerful attack on Moroccan army sites] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Sahrawi People’s Liberation Army, affiliated with the Polisario Front, continued its attacks on the bases and centers of the Moroccan army near the border security fence. The An-Nahar newspaper quoted an Algerian statement to the Ministry of Desert Defense as saying that several sites were targeted by the Sahrawi forces, including several areas behind the border fence. The statement continued, “Today, Thursday, the bombing targeted the Moroccan soldiers’ bases in the Fudra al-Ish ...
Egypt completes first ever naval maneuvers in the Black Sea
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Egypt completes first ever naval maneuvers in the Black Sea] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the conclusion of the joint naval training with the Russian naval forces, under the name of “Friendship Bridge – 3”, which was carried out in the Black Sea. The training included the implementation of a number of maritime activities that included many sailing formations, as well as defense against atypical air and surface threats, securing a vital goal at sea and providing assistance to towing a ship at sea. Continue reading Egypt completes first eve...
Pauline Hanson Condemns Use Of Term ‘Black Friday’, Saying ‘All Fridays Matter’
The Shovel, Michael West - 1 day ago
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has moved a motion in the Senate declaring that ‘All Fridays Matter’, following an emotional speech in which she claimed the term Black Friday is racist against white people. “Once again we see white people being marginalised in this country,” Ms Hanson said. “I refuse to allow this blatant discrimination […]
Hana Lipovská: birth of a legend
Luboš Motl, The Reference Frame - 10 hours ago
Can a modest young female scholar tame the neo-Marxist octopus in a country? For a decade, I have read the IVK Newsletters published by the Institute of Václav Klaus, the second president of Czechia. Well, in recent 6 years, I have really read every sentence. The pro-freedom texts are very intelligent and touch many political, societal, and philosophical themes. One of the brilliant authors who has repeatedly caught my attention was Dr Hana Lipovská, now a 30-year-old economist. If you use a search engine, you will find out that this young scholar has published something between half...
Iranian Nuclear Scientist Who Has Also Been Dubbed 'Father Of The Iranian Bomb' Has Been Assassinated Near Tehran
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi - a nuclear scientist dubbed 'father of the Iranian bomb' - has been assassinated, state-run media reports. *Daily Mail:* *Iranian nuclear scientist is 'assassinated near Tehran' reports in Iran claim * A nuclear scientist dubbed 'father of the Iranian bomb' has been assassinated, state-run media reports. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi - a professor of physics and former officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard - was the target of a 'terrorist operation' near Tehran, reports claim. Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi was named in UN sanctions resolutions because of ...
Is the U.S. Military Really Only Marginal? One Think Tank Says So.
J. William Middendorf, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*J. William Middendorf* *Security, * The future of the United States depends on our ability to meet the military challenges coming from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran in this turbulent 21st century. The future of the United States depends on our ability to meet the military challenges coming from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran in this turbulent 21st century. According to The Heritage Foundation’s recently published 2021 Index of U.S. Military Strength, the U.S. military is only marginally able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests. The ...
New Cardinals Quarantine in Pope’s Hotel Ahead of Consistory
AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
“They told me it would be like this but I didn’t think it would be so strict!” said Cardinal-designate Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel.
Trump Lawyer Giuliani Presents Evidence of Election Fraud to Pennsylvania Legislature
NewsLA and Gateway Pundit, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Rudy Giuliani said that 1.8-million mail-in ballots were sent out, but 2.5 million were counted. He said that 672,770 votes that were not inspected by anyone were secretly stuffed into the ballot box. A witness described the huge “spikes” in Pennsylvania ballots that went 600,000 to Joe Biden vs 3,200 for Trump.
Supreme Court Rules Against NY Governor Cuomo’s Limits on Religious Services
Gateway Pundit, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the a Catholic diocese and Orthodox Jews who were seeking to block New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s limits on attendance at houses of worship.
U.S. Air Force Looking For New Bases To Fight In The Pacific
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Airmen at Andersen Air Force Base unload a C-130 to establish a base of operations during an Agile Combat Employment exercise, March 6, 2019. US Air Force/Master Sgt. JT May III *Business Insider:* *The US Air Force has 'studied every single piece of concrete in the Pacific' to find new places to fight from * * The vast distances of the Pacific region and the growing reach of the Chinese military has led the US to look for ways to disperse its forces and their bases. * For the US Air Force, that means scouring the region for runways and facilities that can support its aircraft ...
Russia Releases Video Of Russian Warship Admiral Vinogradov Following The US Warship ‘John McCain
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
*AMN:* *Video footage shows Russian warship following US destroyer before stopping vessel * BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The large anti-submarine ship Admiral Vinogradov stopped the US Navy destroyer “John McCain” after it reportedly entered its territorial waters near the Gulf of Peter the Great. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Peter the Great in the Far East at 06:17(Moscow time), the details were reported by the Ministry of Defense. The department clarified that the US Navy destroyer went 2 km beyond the border line, invading the territorial waters of the Russian Feder...
Upcoming UN vote may be watershed moment for global medical cannabis – if only symbolic
Alfredo Pascual, Marijuana Business Daily - 15 hours ago
The medical cannabis industry could be in for one of its biggest symbolic wins in decades if a United Nations vote next week implicitly acknowledges the medical value of the drug. During its reconvened 63rd session Dec. 2-4, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) could – with a simple majority vote in a […] Upcoming UN vote may be watershed moment for global medical cannabis – if only symbolic is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
China’s New H-20 Stealth Bomber Would Be Able To Hit Pearl Harbor
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 15 hours ago
The H-20 is a strategic bomber similar to the B-2 or B-21, according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency. The warplane is currently being developed by China (artist's impression) *Daily Mail:* *Beijing's new stealth bomber could attack US territories far beyond China's shores with nuclear missiles, study claims * * H-20 could give China 'a truly intercontinental' strike capability, a UK report says * It would be armed with nuclear and conventional standoff missiles, authors add * The Pentagon believes the feared fighter could hit US territories, such as Guam * Other milit...
On China: FDR & John Kerry Descendants of Drug Dealers
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
*‘The China Opium Trade’* *James Bradley is the author of the best-selling The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia (Little Brown, 2015). In these excerpts from his interview with John Pilger, he describes how modern America was built on the ‘China trade’.* *James Bradley:* For most of American history, it was illegal for someone like me to know a Chinese. The Chinese came to America to mine gold and build the railroads, and Americans decided we didn’t like competition. So in 1882 we had the Chinese Exclusion Acts, which kept the Chinese out of the Uni...
Grocery Store Closures, Unemployment, and Evictions Are Signs of an Impending Economic Crash
Jeremiah Babe and the Center Square, Need To Know - 15 hours ago
Businessman warns people to prepare storing food and water. Some grocery stores in New Mexico were shuttered by the state after workers tested positive for Covid-19. This has resulted in people waiting for hours in lines to get food. 45 million people are unemployed and homelessness is on the rise.
Alzheimer’s Disease Hot Spots
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 15 hours ago
If you see this link as Wall Street Journal, there is a fire wall. You can read it at MSN. The WSJ article refers to several studies. One study co-author is Jeffrey Wing, assistant professor of epidemiology at OSU. Article is: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 76, no. 4, pp. 1309-1316, 2020. If you see the words "equity," or "disparity," in titles or names of organizations, the focus will be race. Always good for fund raising. Wing's focus is rural areas, specifically Appalachia. I've read it--looks solid, but author admits needs much more investigation. I've tried to look at th...
Immanuel Kant, Ludwig von Mises, and Ayn Rand
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 15 hours ago
Ayn Rand and her “new intellectual” followers never read Immanuel Kant, and, it seems, they didn’t read Ludwig von Mises either. In the book called *Omnipotent Governemnt*, published in 1944, almost two decades before Rand and her “new intellectuals” started claiming that Kant was the fountainhead of the ideas which have led to nazism, Mises notes that it’s“nonsensical” to associate Kant with Nazism (and with Soviet Marxism). Here’s an excerpt from pages 140-141: “Kant’s moral teachings, and his concept of the categorical imperative, have nothing at all to do with Prussianism or with...
K A B O O M! Governor and Secretary of State in Georgia Took Money From China (To Steal Election from Trump)
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 15 hours ago
Found on the State of the Nation, link from the Hal Turner Radio show: Here we have 2 Rhino Uniparty scum throwing the election to the eenemy….. Excerpts: Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger both allegedly took money from Communist China, perhaps to intentionally THROW or STEAL the November 3 Election in that state, to Joe Biden. According to very high level sources from my years working National Security Intelligence with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the feds have PROOF of the payments to both Kemp and Raffensperger....
Ugly public architecture
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 15 hours ago
If I could write as well as R.R. Reno*, I would have said this decades ago—I read a lot of architecture magazines. Nearly 3/4 of Americans (72%) – including majorities across political, racial/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic lines – prefer traditional architecture for U.S. courthouses and federal office buildings. At least Americans can agree on ugly. National Civic Art Society/Harris Survey Shows Americans Overwhelmingly Prefer Traditional Architecture for Federal Buildings — National Civic Art Society. In the Dec. issue of First Things R.R. Reno comments: "Modern and postmode...
Brazil’s Jobless Rate Hits Record 14.6%: Government
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (AFP) Brazil's unemployment rate has hit a record 14.6% as the pandemic slammed Latin America's largest economy, the government reported Friday, November 27th. The figure for the July-September period was the third straight record for joblessness in Brazil. The government reports unemployment numbers for rolling periods of three months.   […] The post Brazil’s Jobless Rate Hits Record 14.6%: Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
It is time to pull up your big boy pants
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 16 hours ago
If a certain outgoing president’s mother was still alive, she might say to her little boy, “it is time for you to pull up your big boy pants.” She would say, “here, wipe the tears away and stop holding your … Continue reading →
The Pivotal Justice in the Supreme Court Decision?
Pierre Lemieux, Econlib - 17 hours ago
It is, in my opinion, difficult to disagree with the Supreme Court decision that prevented the governor of New York from imposing strict limits on religious attendance for public health reasons—while litigation on the substance of the case continues. But I wish to emphasize two subsidiary points, one being a quibble with the Wall Street […] The post The Pivotal Justice in the Supreme Court Decision? appeared first on Econlib.
Navajo Council recognizes frontline workers, as virus cases spike to 226 on Thursday, Nov . 26
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 17 hours ago
In recognition of the Navajo Nation’s first responders and front-line workers, Council asks all to follow public health orders and guidelinesPHOTO: Public health messages across the Navajo Nation emphasize social distancing, as seen on this community billboard. The public is asked to follow public health orders and to follow CDC guidelines.By Navajo Nation CouncilNov. 26, 2020WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —
6 Things You Should Forgive Yourself For.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
6 Things You Should Forgive Yourself For — Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/5685/6-things-you-should-forgive-yourself-for/
History Facts: In World War I, Horses Needed Gas Masks, Too
James Simpson, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*James Simpson* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The horrors of chemical warfare have thankfully yet to be repeated on such a devastatingly similar scale, but the experience has allowed militaries worldwide to protect even their most vulnerable service members from harm. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In many ways, protecting animals from gas was more difficult than protecting humans - not least because humans understood what the danger was, and the importance of properly securing the mask. The animals, in many cases, needed to be restrained for the masks to be ...
Covid Brings Childhood Contest Game to Reality
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
This screen shot from Fox brought back a childhood memory. In the early 1970s, we had a contest game called "Chinese school." I suppose it could have been Italian school, Irish school, American school. Maybe the cold war was the...
AstraZeneca Math: 62% is 90%
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
If I told my parents I got a 90 on my test, and the paper said 62, I'd have been sent to my room without any supper. Not at all surprised by the lies, pharma has staked its very existence...
Europe signs $102M deal to bring space trash home
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
Europe signs $102M deal to bring space trash home https://nypost.com/2020/11/26/europe-signs-102m-deal-to-bring-space-trash-home/
AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-astrazeneca-error-clouds-vaccine-results.html
The Army is Rapidly Getting Ready for a War with Russia or China
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * While the Army naturally does not expect or seek a particular conflict with near-peer nations like Russia and China, the service is indeed acutely aware of the rapid pace of their military modernization and aggressive activities. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the Army remains focused on being needed for counterinsurgency possibilities across the globe and hybrid-type wars involving groups of terrorists armed with conventional weapons and precision-guided missiles -- the service is identifying, refining and integrated technologies with a sp...
The Marines Told Us When they Fire Their Rifles in 'Fully-Automatic' Mode
James Clark, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*James Clark* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2H4K9PCANK&share=true] Such massive firepower is best reserved for only the most necessary situations. *Key point:* During the most intense fire fights and close quarters combat are the scenarios in which Marines go full-auto. Here is how they make that decision. “America! Ahhhhh!” roars Chief Warrant Officer Christian Wade as he unloads with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle — and not with any of that wimpy “pew, pew, pew” slow and steady squeeze stuff. The 2nd...
Authors retract Nature paper after realizing some data were “calculated wrongly”
Ivan Oransky, Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
A group of authors at Nagoya University and Kyoto University have retracted a 2019 Nature paper because of errors. Here’s the retraction notice: We would like to retract this Letter. Nature previously issued an Editorial Expression of Concern (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2756-0) after we, the authors, alerted the journal to potential problems with the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI–TOF) mass … Continue reading Authors retract Nature paper after realizing some data were “calculated wrongly”
UK undermines trust with China, may ruin FTA talks
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
27-Nov-2020 The UK recently signaled an intention to reset its diplomatic relations, including with China. The UK seems inclined to take a more aggressive path towards China at a cost of obstructing a free trade agreement talks.
São Paulo Governor Could Reinstate Restrictions to Contain Covid-19 Surge
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a high rate of coronavirus transmission and hospitalizations in the state of São Paulo, the contingency center will propose to the João Doria government that it again harden social isolation measures. Folha . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. […] The post São Paulo Governor Could Reinstate Restrictions to Contain Covid-19 Surge appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela Reiterates Request to Join ASEAN Cooperation Treaty
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Thursday, November 26th, ratified his country's formal request to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). "We want to express what we did at the beginning of the year in writing, the formal request for Venezuela […] The post Venezuela Reiterates Request to Join ASEAN Cooperation Treaty appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Education Minister Rejects Agreement to Avoid Homophobia Inquiry
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Education Milton Ribeiro rejected the agreement offered by the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) that could relieve him of having to face an inquiry into homophobia at the Federal Supreme Court (STF). To this end . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […] The post Brazil’s Education Minister Rejects Agreement to Avoid Homophobia Inquiry appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraná Capital City’s Public Health System Could Collapse in Seven Days
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The surge in new Covid-19 cases in Curitiba and the Metropolitan Region is pushing the city's medical care structure to its limits. Four physicians who chose to remain anonymous were heard by the reporter, two from the SUS . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Paraná Capital City’s Public Health System Could Collapse in Seven Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Essential Partner for Brazil’s Sustainable Growth, Says Brazilian VP
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - China is an essential partner for Brazil as the South American country envisions a future combining economic growth with environmental sustainability, said Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão on Thursday, November 26th. "China's new strategies for a circular and sustainable economy represent opportunities to expand and diversify our bilateral economic ties," […] The post China Essential Partner for Brazil’s Sustainable Growth, Says Brazilian VP appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated On An Unsuspecting Public
Robert, Ice Age Now - 18 hours ago
A few days ago I posted a video featuring a top pathologist who said COVID-19 is “The Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated On An Unsuspecting Public.” That video has been shut down by YouTube, but here it is from a different source: Here’s part of what I said in the original post: It is simply “outrageous” ... Read more The post The Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated On An Unsuspecting Public appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Quick Positive Results For RNA-Based Pfizer And BioNTech CoVID-19 Vaccine Doesn't Mean It Was Rushed
Jenny Jongstra-Bilen, Science 2.0 blogs - 18 hours ago
Recently, Pfizer and BioNTech released promising preliminary results of their clinical Phase III trials with 40,000 participants for their RNA vaccine candidate. This report suggests 90% efficacy for protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes the CoVID-19 disease. However, there is no peer-reviewed publication on this yet. read more
How do spacecraft communicate from the farside of the Moon?
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
How do spacecraft communicate from the farside of the Moon? | Astronomy.com https://astronomy.com/magazine/ask-astro/2020/09/how-do-spacecraft-communicate-from-the-farside-of-the-moon?utm_source=asyfb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=asyfb
For the first time, scientists detect the ghostly signal that reveals the engine of the universe
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
For the first time, scientists detect the ghostly signal that reveals the engine of the universe https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/first-time-scientists-detect-ghostly-signal-reveals-engine-universe-n1248982
Why writing by hand can enhance your productivity
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
Why writing by hand can enhance your productivity https://www.fastcompany.com/90578555/the-psychological-benefits-of-writing-by-hand?fbclid=IwAR2UH7ay-GDzJIHn_CHNY26isJAZNdVstkuH7oME4KLTeP_rtKIE3nTa7Xk
The Kraken has landed - and it's a hell of a beast!
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 15 hours ago
Well, well, well. All those who complained that attorney Sidney Powell was "full of it", or words to that effect; all those who dismissed her statements as "all hat and no cattle"; all those who said that there was no evidence of electoral fraud in the recent Presidential election . . . they can all eat their words now. That evidence has been provided, and filed in court. It may yet be dismissed, or held to be insufficient: but at first glance it appears strong enough, and detailed enough, that it's likely to be upheld, if not in the original case, then on appeal. *In fac...
Claudio Maccone: Upcoming Presentation on FOCAL
Paul Gilster, Centauri Dreams - 17 hours ago
The Sun’s gravitational lens became something of an obsession of mine when I first learned about it in the 1990s. Although the physics of gravitational lensing became apparent in Einstein’s work, and was indeed studied by him, it would take several decades before Sydney Liebes at Stanford worked out the mathematics and showed how a […]
Hundreds of Thousands Died in Korea to Achieve a Perpetual Cold ‘Peace’
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * The Korean War began in June 1950, when Communist North Korean forces invaded South Korea. The United States then led a U.N. coalition to end the conflict. With the end of World War II, the Korean peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel into Soviet and U.S. occupation zones. The formation of a pro-Soviet government in the North under Kim Il-sung and a pro-Western government in the South under Syngman Rhee led to atrocities on both sides of the demarcation line as each attempted to prevent the other from unifying Korea under a single ideo...
The World's Five Most Dangerous Submarines
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] These vessels and their payloads could end human civilization in less time than it takes to order a pizza if a third world war were to break out. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *None of these submarines has been used in combat. This is certainly a good thing, as all can be nuclear-equipped. While they have thankfully never been used during a shooting war, nuclear-powered submarines carrying nuclear-tipped missiles are the most deadly weapons mankind has ever devised. In some cases—as in the case of the Ohio-class subma...
Why the Glock 19 Remains One of the Finest Guns Today
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1FB5B64E80&share=true] These weapons have remained popular for three decades and there are many good reasons for that. *Key point: *There is no doubt the Glock 19 made a big impact when it was first released. But it has been upgraded and modernized several times since then. The Glock 19 took the firearms world by storm when it was first introduced for law enforcement markets in 1988, revolutionizing the compact 9mm handgun category with its winning blend of co...
Deadly Fish: How Good Are the PLA Navy’s Torpedoes?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIGONOAA&share=true] These weapons have improved over time, but are they as good as the ones the U.S. Navy employs? *Key point: *Beijing is doing its best to compete with Washington over what kinds of warships and submarines are built. But they also want to have state-of-the-art weapons too. The current fleet of Chinese sub-launched torpedoes represents an interesting blend of Soviet, American and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology. From the Yu-4, a domesti...
Brazil’s Health Minister Admits Covid-19 Case Surge
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil recorded 37,614 new cases and 691 deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and now totals 6,204,220 infections and 171,460 deaths from the disease. The country has been experiencing an increase in contagion in several locations in recent weeks, as shown by data on The post Brazil’s Health Minister Admits Covid-19 Case Surge appeared first on The Rio Times.
Italian Shipbuilder to Construct Huge Shipyard in Yucatan, Mexico
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Trieste-based Fincantieri, the largest shipbuilder in Europe, has announced it has signed a letter of intent with the Ministry of Economic Development and Labour of the Yucatán State (Mexico) to participate in the design and construction of a shipyard located in the port of Progreso. Progreso, the main port of […] The post Italian Shipbuilder to Construct Huge Shipyard in Yucatan, Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Daily Brief 2020-11-26
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-11-26] This is a summary of *16* AMN articles on the following subjects: *US, Iran, IRGC, Idlib, Saraqib, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Karabakh, ISIS, Egypt, France, Turkey, Ethiopia, Tigray, Russia, CIA, Somalia, Libya*. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Iran, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Turkey, Africa, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Declassified video shows US F-35 jet drop nuclear bomb for first time ever - Show of s...
Electric Car’s Carbon Footprint Criticised In New Report.
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Whoops! From the Telegraph:
Saudi-led Coalition unleashes major attack across northwestern Yemen
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: Saudi-led Coalition unleashes major attack across northwestern Yemen] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Northwestern Yemen was awoken this morning to the sounds of warplanes buzzing over several regions, as the Saudi Air Force, backed by their Arab Coalition allies, unleashed a powerful attack on the governorates of Sana’a, Sa’ada, Al-Jawf and Hajjah. According to reports from local activists, the primary target for the Saudi-led Coalition was the densely populated governorate of Sana’a, which saw several airstrikes over the course of the morning and early afternoon. Continue ...
Australia’s 2-day Heatwave over-hyped, as December 1st threatens Record Cold and rare Summer Snow
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
In addition, New Zealand’s South Island is set for some truly astonishing December totals, with 2.65 feet (80.8 cm) forecast to settle by the end of next week. The post Australia’s 2-day Heatwave over-hyped, as December 1st threatens Record Cold and rare Summer Snow appeared first on Electroverse.
Coal Outperforms Wind Power In UK Wind Week!
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public https://twitter.com/nationalgriduk/status/1331296025793998858 With an impeccable sense of timing, some bright spark decided to make this UK Wind Week. Perhaps they should have called it UK NO Wind Week! http://grid.iamkate.com/ https://gridwatch.co.uk/Wind Sat under an anticyclone, Britain’s contribution from wind power since yesterday […]
New Turkish military withdrawal seen as victory by Syrian Army
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: New Turkish military withdrawal seen as victory by Syrian Army] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Since the start of November, the Turkish Armed Forces have withdrawn from several areas in northwestern Syria, as they consolidate their troops in the remaining militant-held regions of the country. According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, the Turkish Armed Forces have begun withdrawing from two imperative areas in northwestern Syria: Saraqib and Rashideen 5th. The source reported that the Turkish Armed Forces have already begun withdrawing their troops and military ...
Indian MiG-29 jet crashes in the Arabian Sea
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Indian MiG-29 jet crashes in the Arabian Sea] A MiG-29K fighter has crashed while operating from the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in the Arabian Sea, The Times of India reported on early Friday. The crash has left one pilot dead, while the search for the other one continues. The incident occurred on late Thursday. Another Indian MiG-29K crashed in Goa last November after hitting a bird. A MiG-29K trainer ac operaring over sea reported ditched at about 1700h/ 26 Nov 20. Continue reading Indian MiG-29 jet crashes in the Arabian Sea at AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز.
Russian soldier found dead in Armenia
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Russian soldier found dead in Armenia] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The press office of the Russian Southern Military District announced the discovery of the body of a Russian soldier outside his unit headquarters in Armenia, without any signs indicating a criminal crime. On Thursday, the press office said, “A committee affiliated with the leadership of the Russian military base for the southern military region in the Republic of Armenia, in cooperation with the security services, is conducting an investigation into the death of a contracted soldier.” The office said that...
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections reach a new high again
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 20 hours ago
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections reach a new high again Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo reached another new daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infection high of 570 people. Thus the continuing increase in new infections isn’t abating in Tokyo. Therefore, the local government needs to implement tighter restrictions and formulate new policies. At the […]
Azerbaijani soldiers filmed destroying more Armenian graves: video
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Azerbaijani soldiers filmed destroying more Armenian graves: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – On Thursday, two videos surfaced showing Azerbaijani soldiers desecrating graves belonging to Armenians in the recently handed over district of Karvachar (var. Kalbajar). The first video, which went viral, showed the Azerbaijani forces destroying the grave of an Armenian couple that were buried side-by-side in the Karvachar District. The Azerbaijani soldiers were seen stepping on the memorial flowers before repeatedly kicking the grave until it was removed from the site. Contin...
Watch: Largest ever IRGC naval maneuver in the Strait of Hormuz
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
[image: Watch: Largest ever IRGC naval maneuver in the Strait of Hormuz] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The naval forces of the Iranian Mobilization Organization (Basij) of the Revolutionary Guard conducted a review of light and medium sea boats in the Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz, on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the Basij. About a thousand boats participated in the parade, in the general area ofthe coasts of the Port of Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz, with the participation of the commander of the Navy in the Revolutionary Guard, Ali Reza Tung...
Armenia votes against lifting martial law after Karabakh agreement
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 22 hours ago
[image: Armenia votes against lifting martial law after Karabakh agreement] At an emergency session on Thursday, the Armenian parliament refused to lift martial law in the country, imposed on September 27 over hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh. The session was broadcast by local TV channels. “Thirty-six parliamentarians voted for the lifting of the marital law, while 56 voted against. The motion is not passed,” Vice Speaker Alen Simonyan announced. The factions of the opposition Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia parties initiated discussion in the parliament, since they believe ma...
Second Recent Slaughter in Ceará Interior Town Leaves Seven Dead
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A slaughter in the city of Ibaretama, interior of Ceará State, left seven dead in the early hours of Thursday, November 26th. A child is among the dead. According to information from the Ibaretama police station, men stormed into a house The post Second Recent Slaughter in Ceará Interior Town Leaves Seven Dead appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil´s Universal Church Bishops in Angola Convicted of Insult and Contempt
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The bishops, two of them Angolan and the other Brazilian, were arrested by the authorities and tried in the Benfica district, in the municipality of Belas. They would be linked to the institution's leadership, which is experiencing a serious crisis in the African country since part of the local pastors […] The post Brazil´s Universal Church Bishops in Angola Convicted of Insult and Contempt appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Counts 171,000 Deaths and 6.2 Million Cumulative Cases
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of cumulative cases of Covid-19 increased from 6,166,606 to 6,204,220 between Wednesday and Thursday, November 26th. In 24 hours, 37,614 positive diagnoses were registered for the disease, lower than the 47,898 added to the statistics on Wednesday. Deaths from the The post Covid-19: Brazil Counts 171,000 Deaths and 6.2 Million Cumulative Cases appeared first on The Rio Times.
Torrential Rain Turns Streets Into Rivers in Greater São Paulo and Inland
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The rain that left the city of São Paulo in a state of alert for flooding on Thursday afternoon, November 26th, turned streets into rivers in cities of Greater São Paulo and inland. According to the Fire Department, there were 55 calls for fallen trees in the metropolitan region, with […] The post Torrential Rain Turns Streets Into Rivers in Greater São Paulo and Inland appeared first on The Rio Times.
Asteroid 2020 WY4 flew past Earth at 0.29 LD
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 WY4 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.29 LD / 0.00075 AU (112 198 km / 69 716 miles) at 03:19 UTC on November 24, 2020. This is the 93rd known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year,...... Read more »
Azul Airlines Resumes Operation at Rio Galeão Airport and Launches new Flights Within Rio de Janeiro State
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Azul Airlines, one of Brazil's leading carriers, is restarting its operation in Rio de Janeiro. And this is applicable to the entire state. The cities of Búzios, in the Região dos Lagos, and Angra dos Reis and Paraty, in the Costa Verde, will have new flights to the airports of […] The post Azul Airlines Resumes Operation at Rio Galeão Airport and Launches new Flights Within Rio de Janeiro State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Construction Sector Opens 36,000 Jobs in October for Fifth Consecutive Month
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The construction sector opened 36,000 jobs in Brazil in October for the fifth consecutive month, according to data from the latest General Cadastre of Employed and Unemployed (CAGED), released on Thursday morning, November 26th. São Paulo was the state with the highest number, with 7,876 new jobs registered. According to […] The post Brazil Construction Sector Opens 36,000 Jobs in October for Fifth Consecutive Month appeared first on The Rio Times.
Funeral Home Worker Fired for Taking Selfie with Maradona’s Body
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The funeral home owner confirmed the dismissal of the employee photographed touching Maradona's face before the wake; the Argentine star's attorney said that 'those responsible will have to pay'. Maradona died at age 60 on Wednesday, November 25th, after suffering a cardiac arrest at home in the city of Tigre. […] The post Funeral Home Worker Fired for Taking Selfie with Maradona’s Body appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Says He Will Not Take Any Coronavirus Vaccine
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday evening, November 26th, that he will not take a coronavirus vaccine, the latest in a series of statements he has made expressing skepticism toward coronavirus vaccination programs. In statements broadcast live over multiple social media platforms, the right-wing leader added that Congress was […] The post Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Says He Will Not Take Any Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Citgo Oil Executives Jailed in Venezuela
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (AFP) Six US-connected former oil company executives have been sentenced to between eight and 13 years in prison, Venezuela's Supreme Court said Thursday, November 26th. The company's former president, Jose Pereira Ruimwyk, a Venezuelan national with US residency, was jailed for 13 years and seven months on charges including embezzlement […] The post Former Citgo Oil Executives Jailed in Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Syrian Civil War Illustrates Why Chemical Weapons Should Be Banned
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Chemical weapons are often collectively labeled weapons of mass destruction, but many of them—fortunately—have a low fatality rate, serving principally as weapons of terror rather than attrition. Sarin and other nerve agents are a notable exception. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *After dropping sarin gas on rebels in Ghouta in 2013, the Assad regime instead blamed the rebels, claiming that an ordinary airstrike had landed on a rebel-held sarin manufacturing plant, spreading the toxin. While this argument was soundly refuted by inte...
In World War I, the Allies Massed 476 Tanks for the First Tank Offensive
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_PM1E8BF1FQG01&share=true] And yet the outcome did not change the course of the war. *Key point: *The battle was at first an amazing success that scared the Germans. However, at the end of the fighting both sides were back where they started. At dawn on November 20, 1917, it was business as usual on the Western Front. Snug in their Hindenburg Line fortifications near the northern French city of Cambrai, three German divisions held a formidable maze of multiple trench ...
Adolf Hitler Led Germany To Ruin In World War II (And Killed Millions)
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Adolf Hitler rose from obscurity to lead the Nazi Party to power in Germany and embarked on a campaign of conquest and destruction. Born in Branau, Austria, on April 20, 1889, Adolf Hitler rose to lead the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1920s and was appointed the nation’s chancellor in 1933. As a boy, Hitler was abused by his father, a low level officer in the civil service, and adored his mother. He was a frustrated artist who failed to gain entry into the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. *Adolf Hitler in World War I* An ardent nati...
The F-84 Thunderjet: The Jet That Terrorized North Korea
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] In June 1952, eighty-four Thunderjets obliterated 90 percent of the Sui-ho Dam complex, knocking out electricity throughout all of North Korea for two weeks. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The F-84 wasn't as sophisticated as its younger, faster brother, the legendary F-86 sabre - but it had incredible firepower, and was an incredible ground-attack fighter. In 1944, Alexander Kartveli, designer of the legendary Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, began working on a jet-powered successor. Kartveli’s tubby-looking “J...
Why Back in 2018 NATO Wargamed a Conflict Against Russia
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC14D1B56D70&share=true] Operation Trident Juncture was an important test to see how well the alliance could defend against Russia. *Key point: *The operation was very large and was meant to practice for a real war. It was also meant to send a signal of deterrence to Russia. On October 25, 2018, over fifty thousand military personnel braved chilly Scandinavian weather to begin Operation Trident Juncture—a massive exercise simulating a defense of Norway against la...
Coda to the post above
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
An update to the post above: Wednesday's *News at Ten* ramped up the language yet further. It changed from this at Six: One of the more *controversial* aspects of the spending review is the Chancellor's decision to cut - for the time being - the amount of money the UK gives in aid to poorer countries. Mr Sunak told MPs that to carry on spending abroad when we have a domestic emergency would be difficult to justify to the British people. Here's James Landale. ...to this at Ten: One of the more *controversial* elements of the spending review, was the Chancellor's decision to cut the...
Funny Friday
Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 20 hours ago
Go ahead and start without me. I’m still eating Thanksgiving dinner…. Presented in our patented ‘Slideshow-O-Ramo’ ® Election News…… You’re not getting older….Oh wait, yes you are…… Mandy asks her mother for a few minutes to have a serious conversation. Concerned for her college-age daughter, Nina stops what she’s doing and makes them coffee. They sit for a few minutes, with Mandy looking nervous. “What is it, sweetie?” her mother asks. “You know you can tell me anything.” Mandy manages a sickly smile. “Well, you may judge me for this.. and PLEASE don’t tell dad!” “What IS IT?” Her ...
Release The Kraken - What It Means
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*To find out more about what Sydney Powell is talking about, you will understand if you click on the link below and read.* *https://themarshallreport.wordpress.com/2020/11/22/sidney-powells-kraken-is-dod-cyber-warfare-program-we-are-at-war/*
Cocoa flavanols boost brain oxygenation, cognition in healthy adults
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This essentially confirms that consuming cocoa is beneficial to brain activity. I have learned to make cocoa without milk. Turns out that hot water works just fine with honey for sweetening. You make up a cocoa honey paste and then pour in boiling water or tea for that matter. I have this once a day. That is the easiest way to get cocoa into your diet. I use cocoa by way of Costco. You get a lot. Better quality will have to wait for market demand, but that will come now. all good . *Cocoa flavanols boost brain oxygenation, cognition in healthy adults* *by University of I...
The Papers
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 15 hours ago
Good morning. Here is the news. Beginning with Jeremy Paxman in *The Daily Telegraph*: For so long a world leader, the BBC has grown fat and metropolitan, increasingly scorning the views of the parochial people who are forced to pay for it. When given its head, the BBC can still produce brilliant shows like *Strictly Come Dancing* but, at an institutional level, it behaves more and more like an embarrassing relative deciding to dance with the kids at a wedding. It’s hard to resist the impression of smug people who think they know better than the rest of us. The consoling glory is ...
Scientists find 'superbolts' flashing 1 000 brighter than normal lightning
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Two new studies show that the brightest lightning events on Earth called "superbolts" can be more than 1 000 times brighter than normal lightning flashes. The findings could help scientists understand these mysterious flashes better, improving safety...... Read more »
Does Black Friday Matter?
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Black Friday Try to avoid buying Christmas gifts at Amazon or big box stores that raked in hundreds of millions during the plague. Attempt to focus to the extent possible on the little guys. The same is true of restaurants and other small shops. Now get in there and fight! You know, if Biden […] The post Does Black Friday Matter? appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Summing up the northern hemisphere tropical season
Joe Bastardi, CFACT - 20 hours ago
The politics that has the government naming more storms will also lead to lower storm intensity. Unintended consequences? The post Summing up the northern hemisphere tropical season appeared first on CFACT.
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