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Transgenic plant grows insect sex pheromones needed for green pest control in agriculture
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We have always had this naturally. creating this protocol is the natural next step in assisting insect control. We are engaged in multispecies agriculture and it is needful to suppress insect populations. This is one more useful tool that can proliferate hugely and dominate the future garden biome. *Transgenic plant grows insect sex pheromones needed for green pest control in agricultureRIVERSIDE, Calif., USA -- The camelina plant, a source of cooking oil for centuries, is on its way toward revolutionizing pest control in agricu...
THE ANCIENT FUTURE OF AYAHUASCA
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We are looking at the future of human healing. The whole MEME is extraordinary and proved again and again in the field. I have reviewed many healing paths. Most fall short. A few are ancient and right. Yet we partake in a flawed manner because we are falsely informed. We need to rethink the whole idea of healing itself. . *THE ANCIENT FUTURE OF AYAHUASCA* *January 13, 2021* *Save* *Get the latest Waking Times articles delivered to your inbox. Sign up here.* *Jonathon Miller Weisberger, Contributor* *Waking Times* *https://www.wakingtimes.com/the-ancient-future-of-ayahuas...
ASTONISHING COVID-19 TESTING FRAUD REVEALED
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
*I*n the face of ample real science the test is set to produce a massive number of false positives. This is useless. worse than that it cannot separate out dead virus remnants from live viruses. What are they thinking except to promote a pandemic scare in order to sell vaccinations willy nilly. The problem does not end there. It appears the purpose of the vaccine is to introduce Specific RNA remnants which then make us vulnerable to the real COV 19 infection itself.. This is a complete reversal of the vaccine MEME. This really looks more and more an act of WAR. The first rol...
Orbital Assembly Building Parts to Eventually Scale to Large Rotating Space Stations
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The engineers have finally woken up to the possibilities provided by a rotating ring held by suspension cable. Here they do not yet fully utilize the hub yet as a docking port and cable holding system. A cable swung around the hub can be attached to two points on the rim in order to balance tension. It is all very simple. In fact it can be built out light and cheap to be followed by additions of modules as it progressed. It is then no trick to add additional tension wires as well to increase the overall weight. I would also place a thin envelope about it all and inflate that...
a transparent government would look like what?
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 21 hours ago
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/destructive-hypocrisy-political-left-what-caused-capitol-protest
CNN Proves Their Unparalleled Reporting Abilities Again.
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 17 hours ago
In what's become more and more frequent for them online, CNN was forced to issue an embarrassing correction to a story Thursday that falsely claimed Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu of California valiantly “grabbed a crowbar” and took up a heroic defense position leading readers to believe that the congressman was bravely waiting to ward off those who breached the Capitol building. Going as always for the coveted Pulitzer prize, the CNN reporters Jeremy Herb, Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox and Manu Raju pieced together quite a timeline of the events of the incursion and Lieu’s role during the cha...
You Can’t Build Better Guns Than These Rifles and Revolvers
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The revolver was one of the first multi-shot handguns. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Warfare in the post-9/11 period is primarily infantry-focused, with ground troops taking part in small-unit actions against insurgents and guerrillas. Fought on a wide variety of terrain, from arid desert regions to jungles and even cities, infantrymen have relied on their service rifles to get the mission done. *(This first appeared as two **separate** posts last year and is being recirculated due to reader interest.)* *5 Best Revolvers* The revolver was one ...
Israeli Assassinations Slowed, But Didn’t Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* A dangerous campaign. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Mossad assassination campaign did not continue after 2012, though both U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources allege it was effective in slowing the progress of the Iranian nuclear program. While assassination was disavowed by U.S. diplomatic and intelligence officials, some politicians have voiced their support for the scientist killings. Approaching eight o’clock on the morning of January 12, 2010 Professor Massoud Alimohammadi walked to his car parked next to his house in N...
Bolivia’s President to Take Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine in Show of Confidence
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivian President Luis Arce will take the Russian Sputnik V vaccine to protect himself from the coronavirus later this month when the country kicks off its vaccination program, his spokesman said on Thursday, January 14th. Russian sovereign fund RDIF said on Decmber 30th it had agreed to supply Bolivia with […] The post Bolivia’s President to Take Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine in Show of Confidence appeared first on The Rio Times.
How to interpret the news in a totalitarian society
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 18 hours ago
Sarah Hoyt has published a very useful article on her blog, describing how she learned (the hard way) to read between (and behind) the lines of news bulletins in the totalitarian society in Portugal where she grew up. The first step is easy: *Assume nothing you read is true.* This is regardless of whether you’d like it to be true or not ... Believe it or not, even when everything you read is a lie, you can reason your way to the truth. Or at least know sort of the shape of the truth and where it’s hiding. Some of it, I’ll concede it’s practice. You sense a shift in governance,...
After several legal hassles, we have decided...
bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
15-Jan-2021 After several legal hassles, we have decided to stop using images for articles from mainstream media ("Latest news") and reshuffled the homepage accordingly. This has no effect on news from social movements. Where we still use images, credit is given to the source. Thank you for your understanding. bilaterals.org team, Jan 2021
Scientists Think Vaccines Will Work on Brazil Covid Variant: UK Minister
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Britain’s transport minister said scientists think that COVID-19 vaccines will work on a new variant of the coronavirus found in Brazil and a decision to ban flights from South America and Portugal was made over concerns it spreads faster. “We had a look at this particular mutation, as opposed to […] The post Scientists Think Vaccines Will Work on Brazil Covid Variant: UK Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Michael Olenick: Nothing Godly About Racism or Fascism: Where Evangelicals Went Way Wrong
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The evangelicals' long history of outsized influence on the Republican Party.
Poll: Only Four in Ten Brazilians Believe Life Will Return to Normal in 2021
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilians are not optimistic about going back to their pre-pandemic routines this year. Global Advisor 2021 Predictions research, conducted by Ipsos since 2012 to examine expectations of citizens worldwide about the new year, pointed out that only 41% of respondents in Brazil believe that life in the country will return […] The post Poll: Only Four in Ten Brazilians Believe Life Will Return to Normal in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Covid Rolling Average Peaks; ANVISA Demands More Data from Vaccine Makers
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The rolling daily average of Covid-19 cases broke a new record on Tuesday, January 14th, reaching 56,453. This means that over the past seven days, this was the average of positive diagnoses for the novel coronavirus. In the past 24 hours, 68,656 cases of the disease have been reported, raising […] The post Brazil Covid Rolling Average Peaks; ANVISA Demands More Data from Vaccine Makers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela Provides Oxygen to Brazil´s Amazonas State; Brazil to Deploy Six FAB Planes
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said on Thursday, January 14th, that he spoke with Amazonas Governor Wilson Lima and offered the oxygen needed to serve the healthcare service Brazil´s Amazonas state capital city Manaus after the oxygen stocks ended at several hospitals on Thursday morning. The situation led to hospitalized […] The post Venezuela Provides Oxygen to Brazil´s Amazonas State; Brazil to Deploy Six FAB Planes appeared first on The Rio Times.
The New Pause????
Joe Bastardi, CFACT - 19 hours ago
What does the data tell us? The post The New Pause???? appeared first on CFACT.
Chile’s Tourist Cities Exceeded Covid-19 Infection Figures from Prior Critical Months
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Tarapacá region in the north and Los Lagos in the south are displaying alarming figures. However, health authorities are not contemplating a ban on special vacation permits. According to the latest epidemiological report from Chile's Ministry of Health, there are cities exceeding the number of infections recorded in the […] The post Chile’s Tourist Cities Exceeded Covid-19 Infection Figures from Prior Critical Months appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe Weighs Vaccine Certificate to Boost Travel
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The surge of coronavirus cases in Europe is reducing hopes for a swift end to lockdowns, which are crippling economies. As a result, a proposal to grant special privileges to vaccinated people is gaining traction before a decisive meeting of the region's leaders. During a videoconference on January 21st, European […] The post Europe Weighs Vaccine Certificate to Boost Travel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Glock Deserves the Title ‘King of Handguns’
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * The story of the Glock began in February 1980, when the Austrian army was looking to replace antiquated, World War II–era Walther P-38 handguns with something new. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Gaston Glock credits his success in handgun design to his lack of knowledge about handguns. That gave him no preconceived notions about what a handgun should be, and allowed him to focus on just a handful of requirements: ease of use, simplicity and reliability. For much of the mid-twentieth century, handgun development was in a period of stagnation. ...
Why Did Slovakia Ally Itself With Nazi Germany in World War II?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Monsignor Josef Tiso led Slovakia into an alliance with Hitler and the Nazis. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Hitler’s war and the alliance with Nazi Germany eventually became unpopular in Slovakia. According to the 1960 memoirs of Henriette Hoffmann von Schirach, Adolf Hitler called Father Josef Tiso, a monsignor in the Roman Catholic Church and premier of Fascist Slovakia, “The little parson.” CBS radio broadcaster William L. Shirer described Tiso as being “almost as broad as he was tall” in his book *The Rise and Fall of the Third R...
What Happened to the Amber Room? A World War II Mystery
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* One of the greatest art treasures of Imperial Russia disappeared with the Nazis and has yet to be found. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Over the years, a number of extensive searches have proved fruitless. In September 1941, during the siege of Leningrad, as the Soviets then called St. Petersburg, Nazi troops overran the Tsarskoye Selo Palace, the former summer residence of the czars in the suburban town of Pushkin. Inside the palace, these German troops discovered something that must have seemed otherworldly to them after they had sp...
Analysis: What Is Delaying Development of Brazilian Nasal Spray Vaccine for Covid-19
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fully Brazilian nasal spray vaccine is still in its pre-clinical trial phase and lagging behind because of the lack of investment in science in Brazil. World science has not stopped evolving because Brazil has invested little in local scientific research. While other countries have already approved vaccines against the […] The post Analysis: What Is Delaying Development of Brazilian Nasal Spray Vaccine for Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Funny Friday
Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 20 hours ago
Hi Gang, It has been a struggle for all of us deplorables this week to find anything amusing. It’s not easy to make fun of your enemy when they keep winning, despite the methods they employ to do so. In spite of that, there are still many out there creating humorous truths, and I am happy to share them with you…. Therefore, let the memes begin! As always, presented in the amazing…… ‘Slideshow-O-Ramo®’ Shitz & giggles…. Now playing in The Swamp…pt. one Swamp pt. two….. From PIXIMUS ( via SafeSpace) I am pleased to present to you a collection of….. … Continue reading →
Trump in control, coup is happening, US insider tells Alex Jones
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 20 hours ago
By TONY MOBILIFONITISFORMER high-level US public servant Dr Steve Pieczenik has told Alex Jones the United States is under martial law and Trump will be returned as President next week. “In seven days it’s Trump. It will not be Biden,” Pieczenik told Jones on Wednesday. The dramatic prediction has confirmed reports from various other sources […]
Hitler's Forgotten Blitz: The Nazi Conquest of Yugoslavia
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* German forces overran Yugoslavia rapidly in the Spring of 1941. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In his furious determination to obliterate Yugoslavia, Hitler delayed the invasion of the Soviet Union -- and very likely brought about his own self-destruction. It was the most exciting scene Associated Press correspondent Robert St. John had yet witnessed in the career he had abandoned for five years to farm in New Hampshire then returned to when he sensed that war was coming. It was March 27, 1941, and Terrazia, the Times Square of Belgrad...
Will the Senate Confirm Coup Plotter Victoria Nuland?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Showing his true uber-hawkish colors, Biden wants to put Victoria Nuland in a position where she can do even more damage.
Randomness
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
A Cautionary Note From the American Thinker. “If you want to exercise your Second Amendment rights, do it the way you have always done it: keep your weapon in a safe place where you can get to it if you need it to defend yourself from imminent harm or if you are engaging in […] The post Randomness appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
U.S. Naval Enthusiasts Need to Let the Battleship Go
David Axe, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* Battleships excelled at shore-bombardment, anti-aircraft defense and action against other battleships. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“Battleships, in the end, are simply a delivery system for ordnance,” Farley concludes. “When other platforms became capable of delivering ordnance more efficiently, the battleship began to disappear.” And then, very quickly, the battleship became practically obsolete. *Why* is a complex question — one that University of Kentucky professor Robert Farley,an occasional War Is Boring contributor, addresses in h...
Remembering Syrian Atrocities: Why Chemical Weapons Must Stay Banned
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* War crimes have become a routine part of Syria’s civil war. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is vital that the Syrian Civil War not lead to a further breakdown in international norms against chemical warfare, resulting in their more frequent use in conflicts across the world. Chemical weapons have repeatedly proven to be inherently indiscriminate terror weapons, and have killed far more civilians than combatants in the Syrian conflict. The residents of Khan Sheikhoun probably thought they were in for just another ordinary day of c...
Twitter Insider Secretly Records CEO Jack Dorsey Detailing Agenda For Further Political Censorship
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source Despot @Jack Twit has decided that his political viewpoint is truth. Is this an attempt to further divide the country by attacking Trump and his voters voices? He says that this is just the start of his attack to close down conservative views. He says it will be much wider and go on for […]
The left’s bare-faced hypocrisy: Devine NY Post
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
The left’s bare-faced hypocrisy: Devine What a difference a week makes. On Wednesday, we discovered that House Democrats actually support police. They are against mob violence. They believe in law and order. They believe in harsh punishment for rule breakers. They believe in accountability. They care deeply about civility. They believe words matter. They abhor […]
VOTER FRAUD FOUR FELONIES! Texas AG Announces ARREST of ‘Ballot Chaser’ Raquel Rodriguez EXPOSED
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
FOUR FELONIES! Texas AG Announces ARREST of ‘Ballot Chaser’ Raquel Rodriguez EXPOSED in Project Veritas Investigation Texas Attorney General’s Office: “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot.” Texas Attorney General’s Office: “Each charge […]
Oddments For The Weekend
David, Small Dead Animals - 22 hours ago
Including three small boys, a marker pen and one unhappy mom; a mechanical iris window shade; ancient tape recorders; an attempt to help that doesn’t quite go to plan; and the kind of thing you don’t want to find up your nose. All this and more.
"$200 Extra Monthly Social Security Benefits 2021(SSI SSDI SSA), Stimulus Check Update"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
Andrew Paulo, 1/14/21: *"$200 Extra Monthly Social Security Benefits 2021(SSI SSDI SSA),* * Stimulus Check Update"*
Must Watch! "Massive Job Losses Decimate Middle Class And Poor; 965K New Jobless Claims; Debt Slaves Surge"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *"Massive Job Losses Decimate Middle Class And Poor; * *965K New Jobless Claims; Debt Slaves Surge"*
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 14th January 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours 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 […]
Mozilla CEO Proclaims, ‘We Need More Than Deplatforming’
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Alexander Hall ~ The left have moved beyond simply censoring conservatives on Big Tech platforms. Now Big Tech leaders like Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker are calling for conservatives to be financially crippled. “[U]se of the internet to foment violence and hate, and reinforce white supremacy is about more than any one personality,” Baker wrote […]
FDA’s outgoing Commissioner delivers swan song in recent breakfast remarks
News Desk, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Editor’s Note: Outgoing FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn spoke on Jan. 6 at the Brazda Breakfast hosted by the Alliance for Health Policy, a Washington D.C. -based think tank. That turned out to be the morning of the Capitol Hill riot, so Hahn’s remarks did not get much attention. An acting commissioner, perhaps Janet Woodcock or... Continue Reading
Deliveroo and Uber Eats listing outlets with hygiene ratings of 2
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Food delivery firms Deliveroo and Uber Eats are allowing businesses with 2 food hygiene ratings to be listed on their platforms. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland gives businesses a rating from 0 to 5, with 5 being the best. A score of 2 means some improvement is necessary.... Continue Reading
Day Dreaming
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Thinking about the future….there are sore losers and then again there are sore winners. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Officials probe restaurant link in outbreak in Singapore
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the license of a restaurant linked to a food poisoning outbreak that left six people needing hospital treatment. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA are investigating the incident affecting 26 people who were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by Eng’s Heritage between Jan.... Continue Reading
Never Quit Fighting FOR America
vonMesser, 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
The January issue of The Limbaugh Letter says it all. I highly recommend subscribing to it. If you get the print edition you can save them in hard copy, if you get the e-edition you can (hopefully) save them on your computer, but you can easily share articles with your friends. https://www.thelimbaughletter.com/thelimbaughletter/january_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1649627#articleId1649627 Enjoy. vonMeßer
Comparison Between Capitol Siege, BLM Protests Is Denounced
AP News, Snopes.com - 22 hours ago
Black activists are coming out strongly against a growing narrative among conservatives that equates the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol with Black Lives Matter protests of racial injustice.
Encircling China And Praising India: The US Strategic Framework For The Indo-Pacific
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
The feeling from Rory Medcalf of the Australian National University was one of breathless wonder. “The US government,” he wrote in The Strategist, “has just classified one of its most secretive national security documents – its 2018 strategic framework for the Indo-Pacific, which was formally classified SECRET and not for […]
Worlds Leading Neurologist Warns, Mandatory Wearing Of Masks Causes Self Harm, Irreparable Brain Damage And Lung Cancer!
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Wearing a mask causes hypoxia, irreparable brain damage, the myelin sheath of the brain is destroyed. If worn for extended periods lung cancer develops. Rebreathing your carbon dioxide is lethal to the body. Most People Can Read Right? So Explain How They Miss This Warning On The Standard Box…
Tim Jones of Summer Fruit NZ Speaks about the Damage to the Cherry Crop in Central Otago Caused by Heavy Rain & My Commentary
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on NORTHLAND NEW ZEALAND CHEMTRAILS WATCH: This recording from on the 12th of January, 2021 at 7.36am, was sourced from the Week on Demand page on the NewsTalkZB website. Host, Tim Dower spoke to Tim Jones, the Chairman of Summer Fruit NZ, about the impact the heavy rain in Central Otago has had…
History of Economic Thought: John Maynard Keynes and the Battle for Bretton Woods
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Counter Information: From Fabian Eugenicist to World Government High Priest By Matthew Ehret-Kump Global Research, January 14, 2021Strategic Culture Foundation 9 January 2021 Under the Keynesian takeover of Bretton Woods Trans-Atlantic nations became increasingly dominated by bloated bureaucratic systems while plans for genuine development were undermined, Matthew Ehret writes. *** It is as if…
The History of US and British Support to Mussolini’s Fascism
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Counter Information: By Shane Quinn Global Research, January 14, 2021 A figure like?Benito Mussolini?could only have taken power in a nation plagued by severe illness. Italy, a resource poor state, had been virtually bankrupted by expenditure in World War One, with the Liberal-led Italian governments dispensing with more money on the conflict than…
We Are at War, by Peter Koenig
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: We are at war with those who control our government and with the totalitarian globalist government they want to impose. From Peter Koenig at lewrockwell.com: Preface by Gary G. Kohls, MD “We, the common people, are at war against an ever more authoritarian and tyrannical elitist Globalist system, led…
How Covid paved the Road to Serfdom, by Rob Sutton
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: Central planning of any stripe leads to authoritarianism and eventually, totalitarianism. From Rob Sutton at thecritic.co.uk: Hayek suggested a society which sacrificed liberty for security would gradually submit itself to authoritarian control Friedrich Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom maintains a near unrivalled influence on the political imagination of conservative and…
How One American Destroyer Changed the Course of World War II in the Pacific
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* For their outstanding combat performance, the men of the USS England were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, making them one of only three destroyer escort crews in World War II to be so recognized. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Historian W.H. Holmes considers England’s 12-day battle as “the most brilliant antisubmarine operation in history.” Admiral Soemu Toyoda needed answers. The newly appointed commander in chief of Japan’s Combined Fleet, Toyoda found himself facing several unpleasant facts. By May 1944, Allied naval and air s...
Hitler's Invasion of France Created a Humanitarian Crisis
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The 1940 exodus from Paris as the German Army approached choked the roads from the city with refugee traffic. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Many of the refugees had no ultimate destination in mind. During the afternoon of May 16, 1940, flames rose from the block of Foreign Office buildings on the Quai d’Orsay in Paris. Earlier that morning the alarming news that the Germans were approaching Laon, less than 100 miles northeast of the French capital, had sent the government into a panic; by 11 am all ministers and staff were told to re...
Russia Hopes These Missiles Could Help Moscow Survive Nuclear Armageddon
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* The most heavily defended city in the world is not Washington, DC. It’s Moscow. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Despite the new missiles, the future for Moscow’s ABM system is unclear. Much of the existing system is old and will eventually need replacing. That will be expensive, and Russia’s defense spending has begun falling again. The most heavily defended city in the world is not Washington, DC. It’s Moscow. While the District of Columbia has legions of Secret Service and Homeland Security police defending it, the Russian capital is the ...
Russian Reaction To American Social Media Companies Banning President Trump
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*RT: **‘NUCLEAR BLAST in cyberspace’: Russia warns of dire consequences for ‘democratic values’ over Trump’s social media ban * A decision by US tech giants to permanently block US President Donald Trump’s accounts could have chilling implications for the democratic values America holds dear, Russia’s Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman warned. A move to ban an acting head of state taken by private American companies “can be compared to a nuclear blast in cyberspace,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Facebook page, adding that it is not the immediate ...
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Today's top coronavirus headlines: 🇨🇳 WHO team arrives in Wuhan 🇺🇸 Biden's economic plan to focus on immediate rescue from COVID-19 crisis 🇬🇧 Infection gives some immunity, but virus can still be spread, UK study findshttps://t.co/AIkIfb2qKQ pic.twitter.com/i7JD9FQCOo — Reuters (@Reuters) January 14, 2021 #UPDATE "The #virus is still spreading actively," said French prime minister Castex, adding that the strict evening lock down will remain in force for at least two weekshttps://t.co/iU3h3mNdhf — AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 14, 2021 Here are highlights from Joe Biden's $1...
"Be Ready For Retail Apocalypse, Bankruptcies & Store Closings In America!"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
*"Be Ready For Retail Apocalypse, * *Bankruptcies & Store Closings In America!"* by Epic Economist "Brick-and-mortar retailers and multiple major restaurant chains were already on the verge of collapse before the health crisis started, but authorities' response to the crisis turned out to be the nail in the coffin for many iconic businesses, as lockdowns and social distancing regulations accelerated the bankruptcy or permanent store closure of several retail stores last year. Not even during the holiday season sales improved and revenue in 2020 has been the worst for retailers in al...
January 15th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1457
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 → The post January 15th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1457 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Is It Me, Or Is The Media Trying To Put A Halo Around President-Elect Biden?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*WNU Editor: *It started a month or two before the Presidential election, and it has conitnued since. President Trump .... of course .... always got the Horns of the Devil (see below).
This Is CNN
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 23 hours ago
CNN-NPR Photo-Journalist Jade Sacker was Embedded with Antifa Leader John Sullivan During Siege of US Capitol; Footage obtained by the Gateway Pundit from militant Black Lives Matter and Antifa activist John Sullivan’s Discord server shows the so-called “civil rights activist” reveling inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan.6 as he damaged federal property. […] After… Continue reading →
Friday January 15th – 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 → The post Friday January 15th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge .
History Lesson: Humanity Would Be Better Off Not Repeating These 5 Wars
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Some wars are far worse than others. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Acts of genocide contributed significantly to the war’s death toll. Germany’s campaign of extermination against Jews, Slavs, Roma, homosexuals, German dissidents and the disabled claimed an estimated 11 million lives. All wars are awful. Some wars are much, much more awful than others. This is by no means a comprehensive list, nor does it comprise anything but a fraction of the overall deaths in wars in human history. Still, the five wars on this list may have collectively kille...
Tokyo News: Osaka Covid-19 deaths higher than Tokyo despite fewer infections
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Tokyo News: Osaka Covid-19 deaths higher than Tokyo despite fewer infections Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The speed of each 1,000 deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) in Japan is increasing. Similarly, the speed of each 100,000 news infections is increasing compared to the first ten months. Therefore, several parts of Japan are under […]
The Big Tech Suppression: Is There A Potential Legal Remedy?
Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian - 1 day ago
* As all readers undoubtedly know, the breech of the Capitol building by pro-Trump demonstrators on January 6 set off a co-ordinated effort by the Big Tech oligarchs to purge important conservative voices from the internet. * First, President Trump himself was banished from Twitter and Facebook. Next came the banishment of notable Trump supporters like Steve Bannon, Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell by some combination of Twitter, Facebook and/or Google. Then, as alternative conservative-friendly social media site Parler understandably began to surge, Google, Apple and Amazon co-ordin...
A Stunning Success: China’s International Development Cooperation
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 1 day ago
One of the most significant chapters in China’s newly released white paper concerns its support of developing countries’ endogenous growth, which crucially contradicts the US’ information warfare narrative that Beijing is laying so-called “debt traps” for its partners. Xinhua reported on Sunday that China’s State Council Information Office released a 43-page white paper on “China’s … Continue reading A Stunning Success: China’s International Development Cooperation →
Philosophy and the Vedic Tradition
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 day ago
The tradition of the Vedas is traced to Brahma, the original creator and mover of the universe. That is why the Vedas are called *apauruseya*, which means impersonal or authorless; most Hindu schools of philosophy accept the Vedas as *svatah pramana* or self-evident means of knowledge. Since Brahma created the Vedas at the same time when he created the rest of the universe, this text is timeless and has been available in every era in the history of the universe. In my opinion, from this traditional account of the origin of the Vedas, it can be inferred that all philosophical knowled...
Japan continues to welcome Western military support in East Asia aimed at China: UK strike group
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Japan continues to welcome Western military support in East Asia aimed at China: UK strike group Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times If you view history through the prism of longevity then China wasn’t a threat to Japan. Nor did this nation endanger the sovereignty of Japan. On the contrary, for over […]
Gym owner who defied lockdowns claims state emptied entire bank account
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
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The Far-Right Rioters at the Capitol Were Not Antifa – But Violent Groups Often Blame Rivals for Unpopular Attacks
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 1 day ago
Deception helps terrorist groups innovate by allowing them to learn, master and experiment with new tactics while protecting their identities and reputation.
High ICOR and build-build-build
Bienvenido Oplas Jr, Government and Taxes - 1 day ago
Somehow it is common to see in the Philippines of non-ugly roads being destroyed so that new roads will be built. On the same spot. Any new value added to society? Or just count them as part of big budget Build Build Build? These photos in Yakal St., Makati, today. Last year, my former teacher at UPSE, Dr. Noel de Dios, wrote that the investment capital-output ratio (ICOR) under Duterte admin is high compared to previous administration. High ICOR means some or many investments like public infra are inefficient, if not wasteful. *Waste and means* By Emmanuel S. de Dios Februar...
A Look At Soldiers Sleeping In The US Capital Building
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
National Guard members sleeping at the U.S. Capitol, January 13. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Military Times:* *A definitive ranking of troops’ extreme napping positions * Sleep can be hard to come by in the service. One of the very first things you learn when you enlist is that you should take any and every napping opportunity possible, despite the location. As thousands of National Guard members filter through the halls of the U.S. Capitol, civilians are getting firsthand looks at just how easily soldiers can turn a concrete floor into a comfortable nest. If dozing off in uncomf...
Argentina Promulgates Law Making Abortions Easier to Get
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
After banning it for almost a century, Argentina began on Thursday a new chapter in its history by promulgating a law to allow women to legally interrupt pregnancy under a wide variety of circumstances, thus bringing to fruition a campaign that began years ago.
Last Year Ties 2016 as Hottest Year in Recorded History
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Last year tied 2016 as the hottest year since records have been kept, according to a report published on Thursday by NASA that confirms the planet’s warming trend.
Democrats Call for Probe of ‘Suspicious’ Capitol Visit Ahead of Jan. 6 Riot
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Nearly three-dozen Democratic Party lawmakers have signed a letter calling for a prompt investigation into a “suspicious” visit to the United States Capitol complex by a group of apparent supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump on Jan. 5, the day before the deadly storming of that legislative building by a pro-Trump mob.
Crystal Palace Puts a Halt to Arsenal’s Winning Streak
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Arsenal suffered a dip in form on Thursday against Crystal Palace, who created the better chances in a 0-0 draw at London’s Emirates Stadium that leaves the two Premier League sides separated by just a point.
Organized Crime in Mexico Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccines
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Organized crime has been raking in cash in Mexico with fake vaccination campaigns and selling illegal vaccines that put the health of the public at risk and demonstrate those criminal groups’ ability to organize fraudulent business operations.
Brazil to Begin COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout on Jan. 20, Mayors Say
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Brazil’s government will begin its COVID-19 vaccine rollout on Jan. 20, Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello reportedly said during a Thursday virtual meeting with around 130 mayors to discuss the country’s immunization plans.
Miami Beach Holding Festival Showcasing Tropical ‘Art Deco’ Legacy
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Miami Beach, Florida, is paying homage this week to its significant “Art Deco” heritage, a style that had its heyday between 1920-1939 and the annual cultural festival this year is being held – exclusively virtually – from Jan. 14-17.
Mexico Lays Down New Rules for US Agents South of the Border
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
The Mexican government published on Thursday new norms regulating the activity of foreign agents in the Aztec nation three months after a diplomatic spat with Washington over the arrest in the United States of Mexico’s former army chief at the initiative of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Fire Destroys 550 Rohingya Shelters in Bangladesh Camp
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
A devastating fire in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar destroyed more than 550 shelters and rendered some 3,500 refugees homeless in the early hours of Thursday, authorities said.
Benavides, Peterhansel Close In on Dakar Titles
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
France’s Stephane Peterhansel closed in on Thursday on a record-extending 14th Dakar Rally car win, while Argentina’s rider Kevin Benavides had his eye set on his first motorbike win.
Expert Blames Institutional Neglect for Rise in Femicides in Panama
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
The rise in the number of femicides last year in Panama stems from institutional and social neglect of women, who have been abandoned to their fate amid the growing threat of domestic and misogynist violence, according to a sociologist and expert on gender issues.
Extended Restrictions in Europe as Contagion and Deaths Rise
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
COVID-19 infections and deaths are surging across Europe, promoting governments to toughen and extend emergency health and safety protocol in place.
UK Issues Travel Ban for South American Nations amid Brazil Variant Fears
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
The United Kingdom will ban international arrivals from South America as well as Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde amid fears of a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil.
Local Legislator in Afghanistan Killed in Shootout with Security Forces
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Regional legislator of the western Afghan province of Ghor, Ezatullah Big, was killed on Thursday in a shootout with Afghan security forces while trying to avoid arrest, leading to tension in the region due to calls for revenge by his armed supporters.
Historic Wintry Conditions Cost Madrid over €1 Billion, Mayor Says
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Madrid officials have petitioned the national government to declare a disaster zone in the city as the cost of damages caused by unusually wintry conditions runs to approximately €1.4 billion ($1.7 billion), according to city’s Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida on Thursday.
Ugandans Vote in Tense Elections
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Ugandans headed to polling stations on Thursday to cast their votes in a contentious election marked by an internet blackout in the African country.
Is The Korean Peninsula About To Face An Arms Race?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
In his speech at the party congress, Kim mentioned nuclear weapons no fewer than 36 times *DW:* *Korean Peninsula: Nuclear weapons plans trigger arms race fears * Calls grow for the South Korean government to step up its defenses after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans for advanced new weapons systems. South Korea has confirmed that it is considering developing a nuclear-powered submarine after Kim Jong Un declared at the recent Workers' Party Congress in North Korea that he would "advance national reunification through a strong military power" — and boasted of dep...
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