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The Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier: An American Symbol of Power
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] These nuclear-powered carriers, which have two reactors and four shafts for propulsion with a top speed of 30+ knots (34.5mph), were the largest warships in the world until the USS Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship of her class of carriers entered service in 2017. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The *Nimitz-*class aircraft carrier is unquestionably a symbol of American might and power projection abroad. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing - just ask the many recipients of carrier-based humanitarian assistance programs....
What Unemployment Benefits Are in the Bipartisan Plan for Coronavirus Relief?
Matt Weidinger, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Matt Weidinger* *Coronavirus, Americas* Here is a review of the estimated $180 billion in unemployment benefit policies included in one bill. Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of senators and representatives released a broad $908 billion framework for extending coronavirus relief. That framework has become central to possible additional coronavirus relief legislation, which congressional leaders are discussing today and Congress could consider in the coming days. Yesterday, the bipartisan group released detailed legislative language for what are now two separate bills that ...
The American Model 45A Automatic Rifle Was Almost Forgotten
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * It's essentially a hybrid battle rifle/light machine gun. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Today, bullpup style rifles are used by the militaries of Great Britain, France, China and Israel but the radical design hasn't been widely used by the U.S. military. However, a weapon based on a similar platform was produced and briefly tested at the end of World War II. As part of the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW), which will replace both the M4 Carbine and M249 SAW, one option is a rifle that features a “bullpup” configuration from Gen...
Gas, Marbles and Lead Pellets: Peru Protest Deaths Turn Spotlight on Police Violence
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Ruben Guevara was marching in teargas-filled streets in Lima in November when he was hit in the face by what felt like a gas canister, severely damaging his right retina. “We were protecting people who had already fallen to the ground and police kept moving forward and shooting straight […] The post Gas, Marbles and Lead Pellets: Peru Protest Deaths Turn Spotlight on Police Violence appeared first on The Rio Times.
Man United Climbs to 6th with Win over Last-Place Sheffield
Latin American Herald Tribune - 16 hours ago
Marcus Rashford had a double on Thursday to lead Manchester United 3-2 over Sheffield United, moving the Red Devils up to sixth place in the Premier League.
New York City Coronavirus Exodus Linked to $34 Billion in Lost Income
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* Those who fled the city took with them about $298 billion of income, while the newcomers brought in about $264 billion—leaving a sizeable $34 billion gap. The mass exodus of New York City residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been linked to $34 billion in lost income, according to a new study conducted by the location analytics company Unacast. The team was able to analyze anonymized cellphone location data, and that information pointed to roughly 3.57 million people leaving the United States’ largest city this year betwee...
Showdown in the Pacific: America's F-35 Stealth Fighter vs. China's J-31
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* Can Beijing compete with America's best? *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is likely too early to tell if the J-31 can actually go toe-to-toe with the American F-35. There is the old saying that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" – and whether that is true or not, in the world of military hardware there have certainly been a lot of imitations, particularly in aircraft. The People's Republic of China has been among the nations that have arguably been most "sincere" in terms of military flattery in that case. Of course the Chinese learne...
What's So Great About the F-16, Anyway?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The latest version of the Fighting Falcon is powered by a single-engine, either the General Electric F110-GE-129 or Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-229, and while it is a speedy fighter it can pack a serious punch. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The F-16 is still one of the fastest planes in the sky - but continues to pack a punch, with periodic improvements to its missile loadout. There are approximately 3,000 operational F-16s in service today in 25 countries, a testament to what is easily the world's most successful...
Chinese investors file arbitration case against Ukraine over Motor Sich investment
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 Chinese investors have brought a $3.5 billion arbitration case against Ukraine for blocking the sale of a strategic aircraft engine maker whose fate Washington is closely following.
Clive Palmer could seek 'unquantifiable' commonwealth compensation under Singapore free trade deal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 Australian taxpayers could be on the hook for compensation following a dispute between the Western Australian government and Clive Palmer's Mineralogy, federal budget papers reveal.
A few more notes on the AR-15 platform
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
Readers have asked a number of questions about the AR-15 rifle and/or carbine platform since my article on Tuesday titled "Can a cheap, bargain-basement AR-15 keep up with a high-end model?" A number of them related to the difficulty of obtaining rifles of known quality or provenance, particularly in times of widespread shortages such as this. First off, let me refer readers to the three-part series on this subject that I wrote earlier this year: 1. The personal defense rifle, part 1: a few thoughts 2. The personal defense rifle, part 2: reader's questions 3. The pers...
Half of Brazil’s Child Laborers Work in Dangerous Conditions
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Almost half of Brazil’s 1.8 million child laborers work in dangerous conditions, government data showed on Thursday, December 17th, amid efforts to convince Brazilians, including the president, that child labor is harmful. It is the first time that Brazil’s statistics agency has collected data on dangerous forms of child […] The post Half of Brazil’s Child Laborers Work in Dangerous Conditions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia Daily Coronavirus Cases Reach Highest Number Since August
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Colombia’s daily confirmed cases of coronavirus reached their highest level since mid-August on Thursday, December 17th, as the government warned people against large holiday gatherings. The Andean country, which has had a total of 1,468,795 confirmed cases and 39,787 deaths, recorded 12,196 new cases on Thursday, according to health […] The post Colombia Daily Coronavirus Cases Reach Highest Number Since August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Twelve People Die in Floods, Landslides in South Brazil
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least 12 people died Thursday, December 17th, in floods and landslides sparked by heavy rains in Presidente Getulio, a town in southern Brazil's Santa Catarina, state officials said. "The situation in Presidente Getulio is critical due to the floods: houses, vehicles, everything destroyed, people with water up to their […] The post Twelve People Die in Floods, Landslides in South Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
ILO Reports Latin American Labor Market Retreated a Decade Because of Covid-19
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin America's labor markets have regressed by at least ten years due to the Covid-19 crisis, which has closed at least one in ten jobs, pushed unemployment to its highest level in recent decades, and marked historical lows in employment and labor share. This is the scenario set by the […] The post ILO Reports Latin American Labor Market Retreated a Decade Because of Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Rio Health Secretary Reports Death Threat: ‘We’re Stirring up a Hornet’s Nest’
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Current Rio de Janeiro state Health Secretary Carlos Alberto Chaves reported during his deposition at the impeachment trial session against suspended Rio Governor Wilson Witzel that he is being threatened to death. "We're stirring up a hornet's nest," he said, referring to the contracts signed between Social Organizations and the […] The post New Rio Health Secretary Reports Death Threat: ‘We’re Stirring up a Hornet’s Nest’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
After Mercedes, Audi Expected to Close Production in Brazil
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After Mercedes-Benz officially announced an end to car production in Brazil, Audi should be the next to disable its assembly line in Paraná state. The reason is essentially the same: the end of incentives for local manufacture of luxury cars. Premium automakers - Audi, Mercedes and Jaguar Land Rover - […] The post After Mercedes, Audi Expected to Close Production in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
North Face refuses to supply jackets with company logo to oil & gas producer — even though the jackets are made from oil & gas
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Here We Go Looby-Loo Edition! https://www.climatedepot.com/2020/12/17/cant-make-this-up-north-face-refuses-to-supply-jackets-with-company-logo-to-oil-gas-producer-even-though-jackets-are-made-from-oil-gas/
No, Climate Change Is Not ‘Pushing Birds North’
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood James Taylor debunks the latest rubbish from the Guardian: Among the top Google News search results today under “climate change, the UK Guardian and other media outlets are claiming a new atlas of bird habitats shows global warming is “pushing” birds further north. The atlas itself, however, tells a […]
Séoul signe un accord de libre-échange avec Jakarta
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 La Corée du Sud a officiellement signé un accord commercial global avec l'Indonésie, ce qui permettra aux exportateurs locaux de renforcer leur présence sur le marché du pays d'Asie du Sud-Est.
Carlyle vs Maroc : Les Etats-Unis se signalent partie non contestante
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 Les Etats-Unis ont demandé à intervenir en tant que partie non contestante pour assister aux audiences et accéder aux plaidoiries.
Egypt, Eurasian Economic Union discuss free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 Officials met as part of preparations for the fourth round of negotiations between Egypt and the EAEU on free trade agreement, which is scheduled to be held in the first quarter of 2021.
EU agrees ‘in principle' to an investment agreement with China
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 The European Commission has secured breakthroughs as China agrees to open up its market in multiple sectors for EU businesses.
Antarctica hit by 30 000 earthquakes in 3 months
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
More than 30 000 earthquakes have been registered in the Bransfield Strait, an ocean channel between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, since the end of August 2020, according to the University of Chile. The strait is now expanding 15 cm (6...... Read more »
A message from the Great Depression years
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 17 hours ago
Every morning I read the daily readings for Catholics from *Magnificat*, a small magazine which usually includes, several hymns, one or two passages from the Psalms (one responsive), an Old Testament history reading, the Gospel and usually an Epistle, a story about a saint, and perhaps a reading from the writings of a saint, not necessarily the same person, because some saints were not literate or are known only through the writings of others. Sample copy: Magnificat Request a sample copy There is some comfort (actually a lot) knowing that Catholics all over the world are using th...
The T-14 Armata Tank Could Beat the Abrams - If It Ever Comes Out
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] When these tanks might be delivered is still very much in question. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The T-14 Armata is a behemoth - but Russia, already cash-strapped before the pandemic, might not be able to afford to pump them out in great numbers. Despite a reduction in Russian defense spending caused by lower oil prices, which came after the Kremlin opted not to cut production, the Russian military is charging ahead with its Armata combat vehicle program. It is being overseen by Rostec Corporation – the Moscow c...
The "Montana" Battleship Would Have Been a Massive Mistake
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Before construction began the changing tide of war, and the impact that the aircraft carrier had in pushing back the Japanese made it clear that the Montana-class was not the right ship for the job. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * The ships were being considered right as battleships were on their way out. It's an interesting "what-if" of history - but ultimately the ship would have been an enormous waste of resources. It was the class of warships that was never built, the *Montana-*class – authorized under the "T...
Oregon cannabis regulators ban additives first seen in vaping crisis, require more disclosure
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
A recall of cannabis vape products in Oregon is shedding light on additional non-cannabis additives that have potential to harm consumers and leading to a change in how marijuana regulators in the state operate. Oregon cannabis regulators ban additives first seen in vaping crisis, require more disclosure is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Turkish-backed forces suffer heavy losses in failed offensive in northern Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Turkish-backed forces suffer heavy losses in failed offensive in northern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – On Thursday evening, the Turkish army and their allied militants launched a heavy attack on the defenses of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the key town of ‘Ain ‘Issa in northern Al-Raqqa. Initially, opposition activists reported an advance around ‘Ain ‘Issa, with claims that the Turkish army and their allied militants captured the villages of Al-Rahbah and Al-Musharifah after a fierce battle with the Syrian Democratic Forces. Continue reading Turkish-back...
‘I dropped the ball’: Magic bullet falls short of target
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A sports medicine journal has retracted a widely circulated 2019 meta-analysis which purported to find that interval training was the “magic bullet” for weight loss, after the analysis proved to be riddled with holes. The paper, “Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with … Continue reading ‘I dropped the ball’: Magic bullet falls short of target
‘There is sufficient evidence Israel was behind assassination’ of Iranian nuclear scientist: envoy
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: ‘There is sufficient evidence Israel was behind assassination’ of Iranian nuclear scientist: envoy] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Iranian ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said on Friday that there is a lot of evidence that Israel was behind the assassination of the nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Jalali said in an interview with “Sputnik on Friday:, “We believe that there is a lot of evidence that the Zionist entity is the cause of the martyrdom of our great scientist, and this indicates that this entity is the one who kills and assassinates desperately.” Jal...
Israeli Defense Minister comes under fire for comments about sharing Jerusalem as a capital
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: Israeli Defense Minister comes under fire for comments about sharing Jerusalem as a capital] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – On Thursday, ministers and members of the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) attacked Defense Minister Benny Gantz, after his statements about sharing the city of Jerusalem as a capital for a Palestinian state. The newspaper Israel Hayom reported on Thursday that Gantz was subjected to a fierce attack by some ministers and members of the Knesset, against the background of his remarks that Jerusalem should remain united, but there will be a place for a Pa...
Black Lives Matter Raised TEN BILLION DOLLARS In Six Months!
The Duran, The Duran - 18 hours ago
Black Lives Matter and BLM-related efforts collected a whopping $10.6 billion dollars in donation money since May of 2020 according to The Economist. The overwhelming majority of the influx of money came as a result of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, Minnesota… (CONTINUE READING / SOURCES: http://bit.ly/38gdO2u)v
SDF moves in reinforcements to Ain Issa after Turkish forces launch powerful attack
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: SDF moves in reinforcements to Ain Issa after Turkish forces launch powerful attack] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Turkish army and its allied militants launched a powerful attack last night that targeted the ‘Ain ‘Issa countryside in the northern part of Al-Raqqa. According to a field source in Al-Raqqa, the Turkish army and its allied militants launched an attack on two villages near ‘Ain ‘Issa, prompting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to confront the enemy troops in the area. However, since launching the attack, opposition activists have reported that the Turkis...
Syria reveals several countries wanting to help with reconstruction have been scared away by US threats
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Syria reveals several countries wanting to help with reconstruction have been scared away by US threats] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Al-Miqdad, said on Thursday that the number of countries that have expressed their desire to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria is not small, and that many of these countries have been subjected to American threats to prevent them from participating in the reconstruction. Miqdad said in a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart in Moscow: “The number of countries that want reconstructio...
Turkish army, militants advance in northern Syria as Ankara’s buffer zone plan comes into play
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Turkish army, militants advance in northern Syria as Ankara’s buffer zone plan comes into play] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Turkish army, alongside their allied militants, launched new attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces on Thursday, as they targeted the latter’s positions near the key town of ‘Ain ‘Issa. According to a field source in the Al-Raqqa Governorate, the Turkish army and their allied militants began the attack on Thursday by targeting the Syrian Democratic Forces’ positions at the villages of Al-Musharifah and Al-Jahbal, which are located east of ‘...
Turkish S-400 is putting US forces in danger: Pompeo
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Turkish S-400 is putting US forces in danger: Pompeo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – On Friday, the US State Department announced that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo indicated during a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşolu that the Russian S-400 air defense systems purchased by Turkey were endangering US military personnel. “Secretary Pompeo explained to the Turkish Foreign Minister that the purchase of the S-400 systems endangers the security of the US military and military technology,” the State Department statement said. Continue reading Tur...
The Designer of the M1 Carbine Was a Convicted Killer
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, * Not to mention a bootlegger. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * While the M1 Garand rifle and the Thompson submachine gun were named for their respective designers, the M1 Carbine was not named for anyone in particular. Plenty of other “M1s” —from the bazooka to steel helmet—didn’t get the “Garand” treatment, but in the case of the carbine it has lead to confusion that it was just a smaller version of the main battle rifle. However, another reason could be due to the fact that one of the weapon’s designers, David Marshall Williams—later known as “Ca...
T-60: The Tank that Saved the Soviet Union
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Eurasia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The T-60 proved to be the right tank at just the right time to help fend off the Nazi invasion. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The T-60 was soon overwhelmed by German improvements to their tanks - but by then, the Soviet Union had begun to improve its as well. In the critical months of winter 1941, as the Soviet Union teetered on the edge of collapse, the T-60s held the line. The German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 caught the Red Army completely off-guard, and the Soviets lost vast amounts of both men a...
The U.S. Army's Newest Marksman Rifle is Lethal and German-made
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The M110A1 will enable infantrymen to be more lethal at longer ranges. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The rifle can engage targets up to 600 meters away. This month soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division became the first combat soldiers to receive the new M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR). The semi-automatic 7.62x51mm weapon was fielded to soldiers in the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The SDMR is a lightweight version of German-based Heckler & Koch’s G28/HK417 sniper rifle, and as The National I...
Covid, the Politicization of Science, and More Questions About the Pfizer Vaccine Approval
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
How political considerations are getting in the way of science-based policy, as in not unduly tainted by commerce, special interests, or fashion.
Become a Bureau fellow
Meirion Jones, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 18 hours ago
From 2021 the Bureau hopes to run three paid fellowships. Here's how to apply for one
Foreign Investors Await Legislative Permission to Purchase Rural Land in Brazil
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the one company's CEO, rural land deals have not yet materialized due to the obstacles established by law 5,709 from 1971, which restricts the size of areas that can be purchased by foreigners. This may change, however. On Tuesday, December 15th, the Senate passed a bill that changes […] The post Foreign Investors Await Legislative Permission to Purchase Rural Land in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Viral Restaurant Owner Who Snapped at Health Inspectors Responds | POLITICS | Rubin Report
The Duran, The Duran - 18 hours ago
Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to restaurant owner Anton Van Happen of Nick the Greek in Ventura, California. Anton has been getting national attention since a video of him defending his business from health inspectors went viral. He has been ordered to close his business for breaking Los Angeles’ outdoor dining ban. Anton […]
Forget Mrs. Claus, What About Santa Herself?
The Conversation, Science 2.0 blogs - 18 hours ago
Can Christmas be about gender? Apparently so, if the paucity of female Santas is anything to go by. There have, in fact, been cases of Australian women donning the secular red and white Santa attire as far back as 1930 — and there is no reason why we couldn’t have more female Santas today. In 1935, Queensland’s Daily Mercury reported on aviator Nancy Bird Walton, “The Angel of the Outback”, piloting a female Santa Claus into the north-western corner of New South Wales. read more
Brazil´s President States No One Can Force Vaccination, Confirms He Will Not Take Vaccine
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the STF agreed almost unanimously that vaccination against Covid-19 should be compulsory, President Jair Bolsonaro stated that no one can be forced to be immunized. "No one can force anyone to take the vaccine. If someone doesn't want to be treated, that's it, if I don't want chemotherapy and […] The post Brazil´s President States No One Can Force Vaccination, Confirms He Will Not Take Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Decides Covid-19 Vaccine Can Be Compulsory
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Supreme Court (STF) justices decided on Thursday that vaccination against Covid-19 can be made compulsory in the country. By ten votes to one, the STF considered that vaccination is mandatory "but not forced," because, according to the Court's perspective, the individual decision of each individual should not override […] The post Brazil’s Supreme Court Decides Covid-19 Vaccine Can Be Compulsory appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dark And Light Are Within Each Person - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*The dark and light are within each person. One of light illuminates a dark room so that all can see clearly. One of darkness only adds to the fear and disorientation that can be found within a room of darkness. So it's not the room at fault, but the person who walks into the room.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
La Oscuridad Y La Luz Están Dentro De Cada Persona - Una Cita de M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*La oscuridad y la luz están dentro de cada persona. Aquél que lleva la luz ilumina una habitación oscura para que todo pueda verse claramente. Aquél que lleva la oscuridad, sólo aumenta el miedo y la desorientación, la cual puede hallarse dentro de un cuarto oscuro. Por lo tanto, la habitación no es la culpable, sino la persona quién camina dentro de ella.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-dark-and-light-are-within-each.html*
De Mörka och Ljusa Finns Inom Varje Person - Ett Citat av M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*De mörka och ljusa finns inom varje person. En som är av ljus lyser upp ett mörkt rum så att alla kan se klart. En som är av mörker bidrar bara till den rädsla och förvirring som kan hittas inom ett rum av mörker. Så det är inte i rummets fel, utan den person som går in i rummet.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-dark-and-light-are-within-each.html*
Die Dunkelheit und das Licht sind in jeder Person - Ein Zizat von M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*Die Dunkelheit und das Licht sind in jeder Person. Jemand im Licht erleuchtet einen dunklen Raum, so dass Alle klar sehen können. Jemand in Dunkelheit trägt nur zur Angst und Verwirrung bei, die in einem dunklen Raum vorgefunden werden kann. Es ist also nicht die Schuld des Raumes, sondern die der Person, die den Raum betritt.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-dark-and-light-are-within-each.html*
Astronomers Get Their Wish, and the Hubble Crisis Gets Worse
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
Astronomers Get Their Wish, and the Hubble Crisis Gets Worse | Quanta Magazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/astronomers-get-their-wish-and-the-hubble-crisis-gets-worse-20201217/
U.S. Healthcare Worker Reportedly Had Severe Allergic Reaction To Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine, But Experts Say Vaccine Is Still Safe
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
U.S. Healthcare Worker Reportedly Had Severe Allergic Reaction To Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine, But Experts Say Vaccine Is Still Safe https://www.forbes.com/sites/leahrosenbaum/2020/12/16/us-healthcare-worker-reportedly-had-severe-allergic-reaction-to-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-but-experts-say-vaccine-is-still-safe/?utm_campaign=forbes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie
Scientists looking for aliens investigate radio beam ‘from nearby star’
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
Scientists looking for aliens investigate radio beam ‘from nearby star’ | Space | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/18/scientists-looking-for-aliens-investigate-radio-beam-from-nearby-star
Scary Dogman Encounter in Yeovil, Somerset, UK
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
I put this up to remind us that the Giant Sloth is also resident in Eurasia and likely has no problem swimming to visible islands. still scary. as hell on wheels and certainly the source of our werwolf stories and our little red riding hood story and today the Black eyed Kid Phenomena. I do want to say that almost all of our really odd reports that are terribly confounding can be laid on the Giant Sloth whose lures and mind control assists its stalking. There may well be an additioanl creature at work but so far there is scant need to assdert that yet. It becomes two key feat...
The healthiest people in the world don’t go to the gym.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
The healthiest people in the world don’t go to the gym — Quartz https://qz.com/quartzy/1452630/the-healthiest-people-in-the-world-dont-go-to-the-gym/
Quantum Physics, The Long Road to Understand it.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
Quantum Physics, The Long Road to Understand it | OpenMind https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/physics/understand-quantum-physics/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm%3A%3Afb%3A—-%3Arrssopenmind%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A20201214%3A%3Asitlnk&fbclid=IwAR2P7FBr6gcVumv1xdirEEmzC3T-9Ey4IP0x6OMqZMe88tIrin7D6zeo7fA
Bright fireball over Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
A bright fireball streaked through the night sky over the state of São Paulo, Brazil at 00:35 UTC on December 16, 2020. The event was recorded by several BRAMON (Bramon Brazilian Meteor Observation Network) cameras as well as residents. The event lasted up to...... Read more »
Nearly 20 Years After September 11: America Hooked on All War, All the Time
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Another look at America's preoccupation with war.
Brexit: End of the Line
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Even with the EU giving as much Brexit time as it can, December 31 is coming.
Covid-19: Rio Court Orders Closure of Upscale Resort Búzios to Tourists and Bans Access to Beaches
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the increase of Covid-19 cases in the peninsula, Judge Raphael Baddini de Queiroz Campos, of the 2nd Circuit Court, banned the access of tourists to the city and beaches and the traffic of taxis, app cars and intermunicipal buses. The decision came on Wednesday, December 16th. The measure comes […] The post Covid-19: Rio Court Orders Closure of Upscale Resort Búzios to Tourists and Bans Access to Beaches appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Africa can Lead the World in the COVID-19 Recovery
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Dec 18 (IPS) - Africa, compared to Asia, Europe and the US, has largely escaped the devastating death toll of COVID-19, accounting for a fraction of the world’s 63 million cases. Read the full story, “How Africa can Lead the World in the COVID-19 Recovery”, on globalissues.org →
Brazil Again Records Over a Thousand Daily Deaths From Covid
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The figure is also related to the fact that the state of São Paulo disclosed on Thursday, December 17th, this Wednesday and Thursday's accumulated records, after experiencing problems to access the Ministry of Health's system. Brazil has again recorded over one thousand daily deaths from Covid - 1,054 - the […] The post Brazil Again Records Over a Thousand Daily Deaths From Covid appeared first on The Rio Times.
Haenel (Not Heckler & Koch) Will Supply the German Military's New Assault Rifle
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* Despite being in service since 1997, the upgraded H&K G36 was not without problems. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The C. G. Haenal-developed MK556 beat out the new H&K HK433. For nearly six decades the German Bundeswehr has turned to Heckler & Koch for its primary small arms. Germany’s army and its leading arms manufacturer have had such a close relationship that it came almost as a shock that the Bundeswehr opted to adopt C.G. Haenel MK556 as its new assault rifle. But all good things come to an end, and this marks the first time since 1956 ...
The F-14 Tomcat Was the Fastest Plane in the Sky
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The F-14, which made its first deployment in 1974, arrived as a supersonic, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing, two-place fighter that was designed to engage enemy aircraft in all weather conditions as well as at night. It was designed to track up to 24 targets simultaneously. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The F-14's last mission for the U.S. air force took place in 2006 - but Iran still uses the outdated aircraft, mainly because it can't get anything else. During its three decades in service with the United State...
Smith & Wesson: The History of a Legendary American Company
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* S&W is famous for more than Dirty Harry's .44 Magnum. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Even beyond the Magnum handguns, S&W has remained a force in the firearms industry. In the 1990s it introduced the Sigma line, the company’s first venture into synthetic materials including a high-strength polymer for the frame. In 2005 the company introduced another poly-framed pistol under the M&P line for “military and police.” Even those who haven’t seen the movie know the now infamous line, “do you feel lucky punk?” Or at least they think they know the lin...
The Howa 1500 Bolt Action Rifle Is Well Worth Its Price
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* A truly underrated rifle. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Howa 1500 series remains a well-built, durable and accurate bolt action rifle for target shooting and hunting. Name some of the top-selling bolt action rifles of 2020 so far and companies such as Remington, Ruger, Mossberg, Winchester and even CZ-USA are likely to be expected. So what is the Howa 1500 doing on the NRA's American Hunter list of top sellers? Clearly a lot of shooters know something that the rest of us don’t! The Japanese-made Howa doesn’t have the name recognition of ...
Brazilian Carrier Azul Plans to Operate at 90% of its Domestic Capacity in December
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Confirming what has been disclosed in a meeting with investors and analysts on Tuesday morning, Azul disclosed on Wednesday, December 16th, a Relevant Fact detailing the capacity projections in its flights for December and the first quarter of 2021. The airline expects to operate at 90% of its domestic capacity […] The post Brazilian Carrier Azul Plans to Operate at 90% of its Domestic Capacity in December appeared first on The Rio Times.
Always More Stuff.
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Californication Oracle is ready to move into its new headquarters in Texas, having brought employees from the most liberal part of California. You know how they will vote even without rigged voting machines don’t you? Gadget Corner Concept mask lets you breathe underwater without compressed air tanks or a rebreather (such as a […] The post Always More Stuff. appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Funny Friday
Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 20 hours ago
Presented In The Amazing…. ‘Slideshow-O-Ramo‘® In Election News…… COVID Update…. Speaking of side effects…. A woman comes home and finds a letter from her husband on the dinner table. She opens it and reads: “My Dear Wife, You will surely understand that I have certain needs that you, as a 54 year-old, can no longer satisfy. I’m very happy with you and I value you as a good wife. However, after reading this letter, I hope you will not wrongly interpret the fact that I will be spending the evening with my 18 year-old secretary at the Comfort Inn. … Continue reading →
Lubber Grasshopper Swarm Attacks Brazil´s Rio Grande do Sul State
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new grasshopper swarm began to spread through an indigenous area in Rio Grande do Sul, the Inhacorá Reserve, with a large presence of native vegetation, between the municipalities of São Valério do Sul and Santo Augusto. Soon after, another area of forest around the cities of Santo Augusto and […] The post Lubber Grasshopper Swarm Attacks Brazil´s Rio Grande do Sul State appeared first on The Rio Times.
CHRISTMAS ALERT — GRAB STOCKING, STORM COMING DOWN CHIMNEY
Editor, Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Since the Gulf of Tonkin incident of August 4, 1964, off the coast of Vietnam, the US Government has believed it has needed a lie, voted by a majority of the US Congress, to launch a war. Not since then has the Congress doubted, or the rest of us accepted, that […]
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