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January 17th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1459
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 minute 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 17th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1459 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Sunday January 17th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 6 minutes 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 Sunday January 17th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge .
Plan launched to reduce risk of emerging zoonoses
News Desk, Food Safety News - 18 minutes ago
A drive to prevent emerging zoonotic risks and diseases such as COVID-19 has been unveiled and is being led by France. The Preventing Zoonotic Diseases Emergence (PREZODE) initiative was announced at the One Planet Summit for Biodiversity on Jan. 11. Zoonotic diseases or zoonoses are caused by germs that spread between animals and people and can... Continue Reading
In The Heart Of Washington D.C. There Is Now A Baghdad-Style 'Green Zone' Perimeter
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 37 minutes ago
People take photos through the extensive security surrounding the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Friday The area around the White House has also been closed as has a key bridge over the Potomac River that connects Virginia to Washington, as well as East and West Potomac Parks including Hains Point, which are near the Mall. *Daily Mail: **'Green Zone' in the heart of DC: Secret Service sets up lockdown perimeter days out from Biden's inauguration as 20,000 National Guard troops mobilize, razor wire is installed and the National Mall is shut down to fortify Washington * * The Secret...
Indian And Chinese Tanks 'Go Face-To-Face Within 100 Yards Of Each Other
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 48 minutes ago
The photograph was first shared on Chinese social media site Weibo by a 'military blogger' and the story has since been picked up by pro-Beijing news sites which boast of the prowess of their Type-15 tanks *Daily Mail:* *Indian and Chinese tanks 'go face-to-face within 100 yards of each other on either side of disputed Himalayan region border' * * Photo showing tanks lined up was first shared on social media and story since picked up by pro-Beijing press * Image purports to be from the Line of Control (LAC), the poorly defined India-China border in the Himalayas * The frontier...
Vietnam War Hero and Forest Firefighter—Meet the OV-10A Bronco
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 51 minutes ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* This rugged airplane served well during the Vietnam War and even had an afterlife dealing with forest fires. The 1960s saw the development of some very unique and very specialized military aircraft. Among those was the North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, a twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. Developed in the early 1960s for use as a counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, the OV-10A’s primary role was a forward air control (FAC) plane during the Vietnam War. Interestingly, it was actually first conceived by the United States Marine ...
Becoming a U.S. Marshall Isn’t Easy, But Shooting Like One Is
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* The adoption of the 2011 could have some interesting implications for the guns used by elite teams across the world. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *However, the benefits of the STI will only be apparent to those who shoot their pistols extensively on a daily basis. For the majority of military and law enforcement users who carry more than they shoot, the more affordable and lighter Glock will continue to be the dominant choice. As more and more federal agencies adopt various variations on the Glock pistol, the recent adoption of the STI 20...
North Korea’s Chemical Weapons Could Be Scarier Than Its Nukes
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The most effective means overall of mitigating Pyongyang’s chemical threat may be to bargain the weapons away ahead of time. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *North Korea’s chemical-weapons threat is real and the likelihood of their use in wartime is high. Once war is underway, the best way for U.S./South Korean forces to mitigate their effects would be to degrade North Korea’s command and control and take the offensive. In recent years, North Korea’s chemical weapons have taken a backseat to her nuclear weapons. They are, however, no less dang...
Green Beret Snipers Can Kill from 2 Miles Away
Jared Keller, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Jared Keller* *Security, Americas* An ISIS fighter learned this the hard way. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Now, we love to read stories of superhuman snipers taking out a dozen ISIS commanders with one bullet from two miles away, but the USASOC sniper competition is less about jaw-dropping sharpshooter feats and more about teamwork, communication, and focus under pressure — skills that actually matter when you’re downrange.. A two-man Green Beret sniper team emerged victorious at the elite U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at the end of...
Will the U.S. Army Finally Get Its Stealth Helicopter?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The Army plans to publish new requirements for the helicopter by 2021 based upon data gathered and lessons learned through ongoing experiments, weapons development and test flights. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The body shape of the aircraft does appear to blend somewhat gradually up to the rotor blades, as if to decrease sharp angles and engineer a gradual incline or slope from the front end of the aircraft up through the body to the rotor blades. Another huge measure of potential stealth for the aircraft likely resides in its ability t...
Death Underwater: Meet the APS Spetsnaz Rifle
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC21LD9U9WA8&share=true] This rifle was made for underwater combat and is the real deal. *Key point: *If Russian commados ever found a foe underwater, they'd use the APS. However, they had better switch out that weapon once they got ashore and it does not fire well on land. The widespread use of combat divers, more commonly known as frogmen, led to the inevitable question: how do frogmen from opposing sides kill each other when they meet underwater? In response, dur...
France Says Iran Is Building Nuclear Weapons. Need To Urgently Revive The 2015 Deal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Iran's nuclear water reactor of Arak, south of the capital Tehran [File: Atomic Energy Organization of Iran via AFP] *Reuters:** France says Iran is building nuclear weapons capacity, urgent to revive 2015 deal * PARIS (Reuters) - Iran is in the process of building up its nuclear weapons capacity and it is urgent that Tehran and Washington return to a 2015 nuclear agreement, France’s foreign minister was quoted as saying in an interview published on Saturday. Iran has been accelerating its breaches of the nuclear deal and earlier this month started pressing ahead with plans to e...
In The Final Days Of The Trump Presidency, US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*CNBC/Reuters:** US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency* * The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation. * In a statement later on Friday, Pompeo said he was also increasing the scope of metals-related sanctions against Iran administered by the State Department. * Those who knowingly transfer 15 materials which the State Department says are used in connecti...
Israeli Media Says The Military Is Devising New Plans And Options Against Iran (Update)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Middle East Monitor:* *Israel: army to devise new plan for attack on Iranian nuclear programme* The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces has asked officers to draw up a new plan to attack Iran's nuclear programme, Israel Hayom reported on Thursday. General Aviv Kochavi has apparently asked the Strategy and Third Circle Directorate, also known as the Iran Directorate, to develop three alternate proposals for Israel to undermine Tehran's nuclear programme or, if necessary, to counter Iranian aggression. The plans will be presented to the government soon. The newspaper d...
Betty White Marks 99th Birthday Sunday; Up Late as She Wants
AP News, Snopes.com - 1 hour ago
True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday: “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!”
"America’s Slide Into Economic Oblivion Is Already Starting To Accelerate Here In 2021"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 hour ago
*"America’s Slide Into Economic Oblivion Is * *Already Starting To Accelerate Here In 2021"* by Epic Economist "The mainstream media is making it look delightful to live in a decaying society amid a devastating economic downturn that has been pushing millions over the edge. The most recent figures are alarming but, apparently, now that dissonant voices are being silenced and freedom of speech has been "canceled", the establishment's version of the facts became the universal truth. And what they are trying to convince us is that things are going to get so much better - "if we just be...
Capitol Police arrest Virginia man who tried to pass security checkpoint with gun, ‘unauthorized’ inauguration credential
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
USA Today Police in Washington, D.C., on Friday arrested a Virginia man who allegedly tried to pass through a security checkpoint with an “unauthorized” inauguration credential, unregistered... The post Capitol Police arrest Virginia man who tried to pass security checkpoint with gun, ‘unauthorized’ inauguration credential appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Elon Musk plans To Colonize Mars by 2024
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 2 hours ago
Elon Musk plans To Colonize Mars by 2024 – Techies https://techiesmagazine.com/elon-musk-plans-to-colonize-mars-by-2024/
YouTube’s automated video recommendation system has been allowing otherwise innocent videos of children to be categorized with those preferred by pedophiles
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
LINK: https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/youtube-video-recommendation-system-videos-young-children-recommends-them-pedophiles-who-just-watched-softcore-porn-maps/
How to Cleanse Your Liver and Intestines with Herbs and Mineral-Based Supplements
Nick Meyer, AltHealthWorks.com - 1 day ago
One of the most difficult things about improving your health naturally is figuring out how to navigate the minefield of nutritional supplements and supplement companies out there to find the one that’s best for you. Recently a bombshell report found that four major department stores were selling products not only with barely any of the herbs advertised, but also products that include potential allergens not listed on the package. Other commercial supplements like vitamin C products for example are synthetic or made from cheap filler materials that are virtually useless to the body, i...
Israeli Media: Biden Team Already Talking To Iran To Return To A Nuclear Deal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
President-elect Joe Biden and President Hassan Rouhani (Iran Primer) *Times of Israel: **Report: Biden team already holding talks with Iran on US return to nuclear deal * *Channel 12 says officials in the incoming administration have updated Israel on the deliberations, as wary Jerusalem pushes for a broader accord * Officials in the incoming Biden administration have already begun holding quiet talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and have updated Israel on those conversations, Channel 12 News reported Saturday. The network gave no sourcing for the report, and ...
Covid 22, Deaths from vax, Studies on lockdowns don't work
Bienvenido Oplas Jr, Government and Taxes - 1 hour ago
Some deaths and additional diseases after taking the Covid vax. 55 dead in the US after taking Moderna and Pfizer vax, https://www.theepochtimes.com/55-people-died-in-us-after-receiving-covid-19-vaccines-reporting-system_3659152.html https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/55-americans-have-died-following-covid-vaccination-norway-deaths-rise-29 29 dead in Norway after taking Pfizer BionTech vax, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-16/norway-vaccine-fatalities-among-people-75-and-older-rise-to-29?sref=ZMFHsM5Z https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202101/1212915.shtml#.YAH4cOM0a0Q....
Must Watch! "Stop Buying Dumb Stuff; Zombies Keep Spending Money; Poor Get Poorer"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *"Stop Buying Dumb Stuff; * *Zombies Keep Spending Money; Poor Get Poorer"*
The Power of the Individual – Enemies are Destroyed by a Single Person Who Trusts in God
AdminM, Health Impact News - 2 hours ago
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. For nothing is impossible with God.
Trip Report – Florida To Home
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 2 hours ago
A Trip Report on my outbound segment from California to Florida. Continue reading →
God is the sole arbiter of right and wrong
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 3 hours ago
by J Koehler We live in a post Christian culture, yet for almost two thousand years the Laws, morals, hopes and beliefs that made us different from the pagan world, were a direct result of a direct intervention into human history by the living God himself. We inherited our entire culture, what became known as […]
Iran Tests Suicide Drones That Resemble The Drones That Were Used To attack Saudi Arabia In 2019
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
#ایران برگزاری مرحله اول رزمایش «پیامبر اعظم (ص) ۱۵» سپاه با شلیک انبوه موشکهای بالستیک مرحله اول رزمایش #پیامبر_اعظم (ص) ۱۵ با اجرای عملیات ترکیبی موشکی و پهپادی نیروی هوافضای سپاه، در منطقه عمومی کویر مرکزی ایران برگزار شد#Iran#IRGC #Missile#رزمایش pic.twitter.com/aqDHA3TdrJ — World Media News (@WorldMediaNews3) January 15, 2021 *Daily Mail:* *Iran carries out 'Great Prophet 15' ballistic missile drill featuring kamikaze drones that closely resemble those used in 2019 attacks on Saudi Arabia * * Weaponry used in the drill resembled that used in a 2019 attack on Saudi Arabia ...
55 Americans Have Died Following COVID Vaccination, Norway Deaths Rise To 29
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 3 hours ago
Found on State of the Nation: ZeroHedge.com Amid increasing calls for suspension of the use of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines produced by companies such as Pfizer, especially among elderly people, the situation in Norway has escalated significantly as the Scandi nation has now registered a total of 29 deaths among people over the age of 75 who’ve had their first COVID-19 vaccination shot. As Bloomberg reports, this adds six to the number of known fatalities in Norway, and also lowers the age group thought to be affected from 80. Until Friday, Pfizer/BioNTech was the only vaccine avail...
hundreds of battle tanks and military equipment filmed in Sacramento, California being transported by rail to a destination unknown (Video: Cairns News)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
LINK: https://cairnsnews.org/2021/01/17/yanks-send-in-tanks-preparing-for-a-battle/
Shock As UK Now Mandating Biometric Immunity Passports And Begins Refusing Entry To Supermarkets And Banks For People Not Wearing A Mask
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
LINK: https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/uk-now-mandating-vaccine-passports-biometric-identifications-moderna-says-covid-is-forever/ Image by 🎄Merry Christmas 🎄 from Pixabay
In October 20202 WHO quietly Changed the Definition of Herd Immunity
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Story at-a-glance Herd immunity occurs when enough people acquire immunity to an infectious disease such that it can no longer spread widely in the community WHO’s definition of herd immunity long reflected this, but in October 2020 it quietly revised this concept in an Orwellian move that totally removes natural infection from the equation Immunity … Continue reading In October 20202 WHO quietly Changed the Definition of Herd Immunity →
The Devious Plots of Bill Gates? — Armstrong Economics
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: Bill Gates has been pushing to keep the planet locked down in 2021 using the virus as an excuse to reduce CO2. Even in Germany, the government has been lying to the people extending the lockdown little by little. Internal papers have shown that they intended…
Yanks send in tanks preparing for a battle
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 4 hours ago
Click picture to watch video showing hundreds of battle tanks and military equipment filmed in Sacramento, California being transported by rail to a destination unknown.
Snipers, targeted assassinations and IEDs: Here are a few of the thousands of threats federal agencies are tracking
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Yahoo News “There has to be a way to get information on the leftist politicians,” an anonymous user wrote on a message board Jan. 8,... The post Snipers, targeted assassinations and IEDs: Here are a few of the thousands of threats federal agencies are tracking appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Vanishing of the Bees
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
YouTube Movies Sep 11, 2020 This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the... The post Vanishing of the Bees appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
‘I’m a Weapon of Mass Distraction’: American lawyer who took on US oil giant held under house arrest in New York for 500+ days
Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
RT Steven Donziger’s story is that of a single man battling a powerful corporation over its devastating pollution of the Amazon region – and paying... The post ‘I’m a Weapon of Mass Distraction’: American lawyer who took on US oil giant held under house arrest in New York for 500+ days appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 1/16/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 1/16/21"* ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *JAN 16, AT 4:48 PM:* "LA County First In US To Top 1MM Cases: Live Updates" ○ *Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak * *Jan. 16, 2021 2:22 PM ET: * The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 93,985,100 people, according to official counts, including 23,721,328 Americans. Globally at least 2,010,500 have died. *Jan. 16, 2021 2:22 PM ET: * *Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count* - www.nytimes.com ○ *"The COVID Tracking Project"* Every day, our volunteers compile the latest numbers on tests...
Record Atlantic Hurricane Season?
Hifast, Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? ? https://theconversation.com/the-2020-atlantic-hurricane-season-was-a-record-breaker-and-its-raising-more-concerns-about-climate-change-150495 ? There has been much alarum about last year being a “record Atlantic hurricane season”. As I pointed out at the time, the claim was based on the number of named tropical storms, which includes both hurricanes and…
“The Illusion of Freedom" (Excerpt)
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
“The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it’s profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.”- Frank Zappa “The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.” - George Orwell, "1984" *“The Illusion of Freedom" (Excerpt)* by Jim Quinn "The quote from Frank Zappa has truly co...
Leicester Vaults to 2nd in Premier League
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
Leicester City downed Southampton 2-0 on Saturday to grab second place in the Premier League, just a point behind leader Manchester United, on the eve of the North West Derby pitting the Red Devils against defending champion Liverpool.
Coroner Makes House Calls in Brazilian City Slammed by COVID-19
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
More than 1,000 people have been buried over the last seven days in this Amazon metropolis battered by coronavirus and the coroner’s office is making house calls to expedite the issuance of death certificates so families can lay deceased loved ones to rest.
Museveni Declared Winner in Uganda Election, Wine Claims Fraud
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
Uganda’s electoral commission declared incumbent President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday the winner of recent elections with 58.64% of the vote.
13 Soldiers Killed by Infiltrator Attack in Western Afghanistan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
At least 13 pro-government Afghan troops were shot dead by infiltrator Taliban members in the western province of Herat, the authorities announced on Saturday.
Nepali Team in 1st Winter Summit of K2; Spanish Climber Dies on Mountain
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
A team of 10 Nepalese sherpas made history on Saturday with the first winter summit of K2, the second-highest mountain in the world.
Navalny Prepares for Uncertain Return to Russia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is packing his bags in Germany before a risky return to Russia this weekend amid concerns over his safety in his home country.
CDU Picks Merkel Ally Laschet as New Leader
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
The Christian Democratic Union, the party of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, chose Armin Laschet on Saturday to be its new leader.
47 Australian Open Players Confined as COVID-19 Cases Found after Flights
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
A total of 47 Australian Open players have been confined to quarantine hotel rooms and are unable to train for next month’s event after three people on two charter flights from the United States and the United Arab Emirates tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Melbourne on Friday.
Sulawesi Earthquake Casualties Rise as Aftershocks Rattle Rescue Efforts
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
The death toll from a shallow magnitude-6.2 earthquake on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to 46, with over 800 people injured, the country’s disaster management agency said on Saturday, as aftershocks continued amid rescue efforts.
WhatsApp Delays Privacy Policy Update due to ‘Confusion’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
The messaging application WhatsApp said on Friday it would delay the deadline to accept the terms of its new privacy policy in order to clarify the “confusion” of the public surrounding the use of data and its new options focused on selling products.
India Launches World’s Largest Vaccination Drive against COVID-19
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
India launched on Saturday what has been dubbed as the world’s largest vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with some 3,000 centers in the country looking to administer the first dose to more than 300,000 health workers on its first day.
South Korea Relaxes Business Restrictions, Extends Distancing Measures
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
The South Korean government decided on Saturday to extend social distancing measures for two weeks, but relaxed business restrictions on account of an apparent stabilization of COVID-19 infections in the country.
Venezuela’s CITGO Offshoot Shares Sale Green-Lit by US Judge
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
Leonard Stark, the chief judge of the US District Court for the District of Delaware, gave his nod on Thursday afternoon to the sale of shares of CITGO Petroleum Corp. parent company PDV Holding, Inc. (PdVH), a US-based non-operating stock holding company of state-run oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), in favor of Canadian mining company Crystallex who is owed $1.4 billion in an arbitration case over the illegal nationalization of gold fields in Venezuela in 2008 by the government of the late Hugo Chávez.
Biden Says Pandemic Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Latin American Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago
President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday that “things will get worse before they get better” in the battle against COVID-19, which has claimed more than 391,000 lives in the United States.
During Iranian Military Exercise Missiles Land Within 20 Miles Of A Commercial Ship And 100 Miles From The USS Nimitz Strike Group In The Indian Ocean
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
This photo released by the Revolutionary Guard purportedly shows Saturday's missile launch #IRGC's ballistic #missiles destroy mock enemy warships 1,800 kilometers away during drillshttps://t.co/nvs7GKq8QL pic.twitter.com/0hIVso1ig5 — Press TV (@PressTV) January 16, 2021 *Daily Mail:** Iranian missiles land within 20 miles of a commercial ship and 100 miles from the USS Nimitz in Indian Ocean - but officials state that the launch wasn't seen as a threat * * At least one missile landed 20 miles from the commercial vessel * American spy satellites did track the missile launch from ...
Russia’s Sole Remaining Monster Typhoon-Class Submarine Is Back
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Eurasia* The Dmitri Donskoy endured years of technical neglect during the decade following the Soviet collapse. It was only in the early to mid-2000s that it was repaired, refitted, and given a new role as a testbed for Russia’s latest RSM-56 Bulava SLBMs. The sole remaining Typhoon-class submarine, *Dmitry Donskoy*, is set to receive a further lease on life. A military insider source told *TASS* news yesterday that the Navy has no immediate plans to decommission* Dmitry Donskoy*, the lead vessel of the Project 941 Akula (NATO reporting name Typhoon) ...
Great Britain’s Nuclear Arsenal Could Destroy the World
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *At 15,000 tons displacement, the Vanguards are twice the size of the Resolution class that preceded them. Although each submarine has sixteen launch tubes, a decision was made in 2010 to load each sub with just eight American-built Trident II D-5 submarine launched ballistic missiles. The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to...
How the Military Wants to Kill Enemy Drone Swarms
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E53A1E3U01&share=true] Lasers, nets, and electronic warfare all come to mind. *Key point: *Small drones are cheap and hard to destroy. Here is how the Army hopes it can defend itself against them. Swarms of enemy drones approaching a forward operating base or groups of dismounted soldiers present a unique and increasingly challenging threat. Enemy drones can blanket areas with surveillance, test enemy defenses, jam communications and even themselves become explos...
Gotham City Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Gotham City - 3 hours ago
("I'll pack the court!" "Yeah, good luck with *that*.") ------------------------------ I wish I could say that Lauren Boehbert was in an armed standoff with Capitol Police is a joke but I can't say that. ------------------------------ Say bye bye to that honorary doctorate, dickhead. ------------------------------ Another very fine person heard from. ------------------------------ The "Camp Auschwitz" guy? He's now in the custody of the US Marshals. ------------------------------ I've been saying this for years- If anything will save our Republic, it won't be the ...
Your Weekend Open Thread
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
Your Beloved Blog Editrix turns things over to you, the readers. Post your links. Say your piece.
The Daily Brief 2021-01-16
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 4 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-01-16] This is a summary of *20* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Russia, Syria, US, ISIS, Nigeria, Iran, Hasakah, Raqqa, Russian, Hezbollah, Nasrallah, Soleimani, Ansasrallah, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Qatar, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Biden, Iraq, Trump, Mediterranean, Ansarallah, Aleppo, Turkey, Greece, IRGC, Israel*. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Africa, Iran, Lebanon, Gulf, Yemen, Egypt, North-Africa, Middleeast, World-News, Turkey, Iraq, Israel Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. Continue reading The Daily...
Iran Releases A New Video Clip Of Their Missile Strike Last Year On The Ain Al-Assad Base In Western Iraq Where US Forces Are Stationed
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*AMN News:* *Iran releases rare footage of IRGC attack on US forces in Iraq: video* BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – The Iranian media published on social media a new video clip of the Iranian missile strike on the Ain Al-Assad base in western Iraq, where US forces are stationed. This attack, which took place on January 8th, 2020, was carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the US forces at the Ain Al-Assad base, which is one of the largest installations in the country. The video shows an Iranian operations room and the moment of pressing the launch button...
This Tank Shell Can Destroy Almost Anything
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
AMP test shot showing effectiveness against a reinforced concrete wall U.S. ARMY *Forbes:* *New U.S. Tank Round Can Destroy Almost Anything * The U.S. Army is acquiring a new multipurpose tank round which can flatten bunkers, pulverize obstacles, breach concrete walls or take our groups of personnel. And it can destroy armored and unarmored vehicles and buildings, too. The 120mm Advanced Multipurpose Round (AMP) for the Army’s M1 Abrams tank gets its versatility from a smart fusing system which performs differently against different types of target. The M829 depleted uranium ...
Is Britain About To Join France And Germany To Build A 'Eurotank'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
The Franco-German joint venture KNDS displayed its new European main battle tank, a precursor to the Main Ground Combat System, at the 2018 Eurosatory exhibit in Paris. (Staff) *Defense News*: British military looks to the ‘Eurotank’ as it weighs its hardware options LONDON and COLOGNE, Germany — The British Ministry of Defence has opened discussions with France and Germany about signing up as an observer on their next-generation Main Ground Combat System program, according to government and industry officials in the U.K. and Germany. Details of exactly what access the British ...
Polar bears can come ashore any time of year and cause trouble: a timely reminder
Hifast, Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: If you thought polar bears were only a danger to people in summer when sea ice is low, think again. Bears do occasionally come ashore early to mid-winter looking for food because hunting is difficult and they are approaching their leanest time of year. They simply walk from the ice onto…
23 Covid Vaccine Deaths In Norway See Adjustment in Advice for Adminstering to Seniors
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 5 hours ago
*The vaccine was supposed to be all about protecting the vulnerable elderly patient. Instead the vaccine is killing these people. Notice how quiet the news coverage is? If these same people died of Covid, the news would by hysteria. Over the top. Pay attention to the words used. These vaccine recipients were 'frail and older'. If these same people had died of Covid it would be as if they'd been struck down in their prime. That's how spin works.* **CTV * Norwegian officials have* adjusted their advice on who gets the COVID-19 vaccine* in light of a small number of deaths among ...
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Antarctica Has Not Warmed in Last Seven Decades
Hifast, Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Repost from Climate Realism ? ? Cancel all the claims by climate activists that global warming is decimating Antarctica. A peer-reviewed study recently published in one of the most prominent science journals destroys one of the most frequently asserted claims by…
Norway raises concern about Pfizer vaccine on the elderly after 29 deaths
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 5 hours ago
Norway raises concern about Pfizer vaccine on the elderly after 29 deaths Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is leading to a rush on vaccines internationally despite limited trials related to various angles. Thus concerns in Norway about the deaths of 29 elderly people in poor health before […]
Trump remains Commander-in-Chief and Biden beware
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 5 hours ago
by Peter Gargan Trump is a Presbyterian, Biden is a Roman Catholic, and the only exception to a Protestant Christian President in your history was Kennedy. For 800 years since 1215, the Holy Roman Church has been trying to re-establish the Roman Empire. Their dirty tricks, have been exposed and Biden will never be President […]
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