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Why Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield 2.0 Took the Gun Market By Storm
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* A key requirement for concealed carry users, a narrow pistol, is achieved by using single-column magazines. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The M&P Shield 2.0 is one of the most popular compact handguns on the market, and it’s not hard to see why. The wide variety of choice, from ergonomics to aiming devices, makes it clear that Smith & Wesson is paying attention to market trends and user choice. In 2017, Smith & Wesson refreshed its Military and Police Shield (M&P Shield) series of compact handguns. The result was the M&P Shield 2.0. Th...
Zhukov Strikes Back: How the Red Army Finally Halted Hitler's 1941 Invasion
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Hitler's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union nearly succeeded until a counterattack, combined with a brutal winter led to ultimate victory for the USSR. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Soviets would push the Germans back, but they were far from destroyed. Smolensk Russia, Headquarters, German Army Group Center (AGC), December 3, 1941; Army Group commander, 61-year-old Generalfeldmarschall Fedor von Bock is a troubled man. The day before, he had told his field army commanders who were attacking Moscow that the enemy was close to brea...
2A Dems moving to silence Social Media Gun Defenders
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 16 hours ago
Bloomberg’s Media Organization Trying to Get Rid of 2A Social Media Influencers Anti-Gunner’s overall goal in this culture war is to stifle the second amendment by limiting our 1st amendment. People like to joke about 2A influencers but the truth is; the best thing to happen to the 2nd Amendment was social media because it gave a voice to Defenders of the Second Amendment where mainstream media would not. The anti-gunners know this which is why Bloomberg and his media company The TRACE is attempting to drive a wedge between 2A influencers and the 2A companies while trying to insinua...
The Double Irony of the New UK-EU Trade Relationship
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed between the European Union and the United Kingdom goes against six decades of UK efforts to avoid being economically disadvantaged in Europe.
Ultimate Quotes for 2021 - A Collection Of Wise Quotations About Life
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 17 hours ago
*Youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94sLei9SNKs* *Performed by Chris Lines A collection of powerful quotations from the greatest minds of all time. Approach the new year with the correct mindset. Music: Living Water - By Jordan Hatfield*
Are These the Finest Guns for Concealed Carry?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2007%3Anewsml_GM1DVBIJABAA&share=true] Here are some examples of what makes a truly good small gun. *Key point: *There are several different options, but they all are small and pack a good punch. Here is what sets them apart from the competition. People buy handguns for many different reasons, from sport to objects of desire. One of the most important duties of a handgun, however, is self-protection, and one of the most important self-protection subgroups among handheld firearms i...
Ruger’s Rimfire SR22 Pistol Can Do a Bit of Everything
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Ruger is no stranger to the rimfire market. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The SR22 is a well balanced rimfire pistol that can do a little bit of everything, from target shooting at the range to light hunting and even home defense. Lightweight and inexpensive to shoot, it is an excellent training handgun for first time shooters. The SR22’s versatility and ease of use makes it a candidate for room in any gun enthusiast’s safe. The field of rimfire pistols is a crowded one, with a large variety of pistols to choose from. The Ruger SR22 pistol mana...
How Big of a Threat are North Korea’s 200,000 Special Forces?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Are they as well-trained as America’s? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *North Korean special forces have evolved from a nuisance force designed to stage attacks in the enemy’s rear into something far more dangerous. Their ability to distribute nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological weapons could, if successful, kill thousands of civilians. One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. North Korea has likely the largest special-forces organization in the world, ...
How Much Power Should Social Media Giants Have?
Stratfor Worldview, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Stratfor Worldview* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC2D7L95PPD5&share=true] The debate has once again heated up in the aftermath of the terrible Capitol Hill riot. Large technology firms' content-moderation decisions in the wake of the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 will add to long-standing debates regarding their influence over online speech, which may accelerate global regulatory action. Media reports outline U.S. President Donald Trump's use of his social media accounts encouraging his suppor...
Have cannabis residency requirements worn out their welcome?
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Montana voters passed a recreational marijuana initiative on Election Day that will require licensed operators to be state residents, as is now the case with its medical marijuana program. Have cannabis residency requirements worn out their welcome? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Peruvian Health Ministry Finalizes Plans to Start Vaccination Against COVID-19
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Peruvian Ministry of Health (Minsa) is finalizing preparations to start —in the following weeks— the vaccination against COVID-19, the sector's head Pilar Mazzetti has reported. Thanks to the first one million doses set to arrive in Peru this month, frontline personnel will be immunized against the pandemic, the minister […] The post Peruvian Health Ministry Finalizes Plans to Start Vaccination Against COVID-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
LATAM Airlines Strengthens Domestic Connectivity within South American Markets
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the resumption of 11 routes in domestic markets across Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru, LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America's largest air carrier, reported that the operational estimate for January 2021 would be 40% of that in the same period of the previous year, just before the coronavirus pandemic hit […] The post LATAM Airlines Strengthens Domestic Connectivity within South American Markets appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivian President Appoints New Health Minister
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivian President Luis Arce on Saturday, January 16th, appointed Jeyson Auza Pinto as the new minister of health and sports, replacing Edgar Pozo, who left office after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. The president lauded Pozo's decision to step aside during his recovery. Pozo is the fourth member of […] The post Bolivian President Appoints New Health Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
The IR absorptive characteristics of “greenhouse” gases–David Coe
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Physicist David Coe has sent me a paper he has written on the IR absorptive characteristics of “greenhouse” gases, which I am delighted to publish. CO2 The Miracle Molecule SUMMARY Using well documented data on the infra-red absorption spectra of atmospheric gases it is a straight-forward process to […]
13 Israelis Suffer From Bell’s Palsy Following The Pfizer Covid Vaccination
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 18 hours ago
The post 13 Israelis Suffer From Bell’s Palsy Following The Pfizer Covid Vaccination appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"War of the Worlds"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 15 hours ago
*"War of the Worlds"* by Nomi Prins "In 'The War of the Worlds', H.G. Wells evokes a species - humanity - rendered helpless in the face of a force greater than itself and beyond its control. His depiction of the grim relationship between the Martians and the humans they were suppressing (meant to remind readers of the relationship between British imperialists and those they suppressed in distant lands) cast an eerie light on the power and wealth gap in Great Britain and around the world at the turn of the twentieth century. The book was written in the Gilded Age, when rapid economi...
The Virus
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
By Cathy Jameson I took Ronan's little sister to the hospital last week for two follow-up appointments. [Before I go further, know that she’s fine, has no worrisome conditions like her brother has, and is one of the healthiest in...
Venezuela Denounces U.S. Court’s Decision Authorizing Sales of Citgo Shares
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Venezuelan government rejected a recent decision by a U.S. court that authorized the sale of shares of Citgo, a subsidiary of state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to satisfy creditors of Venezuela, calling it "procedural fraud." Citgo Petroleum Corporation is a United States-based refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, […] The post Venezuela Denounces U.S. Court’s Decision Authorizing Sales of Citgo Shares appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tropical Cyclone "Kimi" to make landfall over Queensland, Australia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Kimi" formed at 02:10 UTC on January 17, 2021, as the 3rd named storm of the 2020/21 Australian region cyclone season. Kimi is moving slowly south of the north tropical Queensland coast and is expected to turn southwest tonight (LT) and...... Read more »
Argentina Confirms First Local Case of Britain’s Variant Coronavirus Strain
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentinean government confirmed on Saturday, January 16th, the first case in the country of a new coronavirus variant that was first identified in Britain and appears to be more contagious. The new variant was detected in a traveler who arrived asymptomatic in Argentina from Germany at the end of […] The post Argentina Confirms First Local Case of Britain’s Variant Coronavirus Strain appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. “Deeply Disappointed” Mexico Closed Probe of ex-Defense Minister
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is “deeply disappointed” by Mexico’s decision to close its investigation of ex-Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos, after the Mexican attorney general decided not to press charges. The decision, which Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador publicly backed on Friday, January 15th, and a […] The post U.S. “Deeply Disappointed” Mexico Closed Probe of ex-Defense Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Approval of Sputnik V Vaccine Delayed by Missing Data
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s health regulator is seeking further data on Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine before considering its approval for emergency use. Documents supporting drugmaker Uniao Quimica’s application for emergency use of the vaccine have been returned to the company because they did not meet its minimum criteria, the watchdog said on […] The post Brazilian Approval of Sputnik V Vaccine Delayed by Missing Data appeared first on The Rio Times.
Not quite tough enough early enough
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 18 hours ago
A familiar point from Andrew Marr this morning: *Lucy Fisher, Daily Telegraph*: We heard from the Prime Minister on Friday that there will be major changes to the border as of 4am tomorrow. From that point onwards all travel corridors will be scrapped and all inbound passengers forced to produce a negative Covid test and to quarantine for ten days once arriving. This new batch of proposals that the Sunday Times reports on today represents a much stricter series of measures. This would involve the creation of quarantine hotels which would force inbound passengers to stay there an...
Sunday morning music
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 19 hours ago
Last Sunday we began a two-part article on the guitar concertos (and some other guitar pieces) of Mauro Giuliani. This week we conclude that series with more outstanding performances from Pepe Romero and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. This video comprises: 1. Concerto No.3 in F, Op.70 (0:00) 2. Introduction, Theme with Variations and Polonaise in A, Op.65 - Introduction (27:55) 3. Grande Ouverture, Op.61 (47:28) 4. La Melanconia (55:10) 5. Variations on a Theme of Handel, Op.107 (58:15) 6. Variazioni Concert...
The Argentia Conference: How World War II's Grand Alliance Was Formed
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* The Allies eventually prevailed over the Axis powers. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Allies agreed to mobilize all their resources against the Axis powers and to make no separate peace. A British battleship and an American cruiser converged secretly in a remote bay on the Newfoundland coast early in August 1941. There, during a few days, one of the most momentous meetings of the 20th century would bring forth a historic resolution that would guide the Allies to victory in World War II and would seek to pave the way for eventual g...
How Long Will It Take for the Whole World to Have the Coronavirus Vaccine?
Stratfor Worldview, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Stratfor Worldview* *Public Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC2B8L9Q2256&share=true] Such a truly global effort will take a lot of time and money. *The United States and Europe will overcome the slow and problematic rollout of COVID vaccination campaigns in the coming months, but concerns about new strains of the virus will likely push governments to adjust protocols in order to speed up distribution.* Changing the timing of doses, skipping a dose or combining vaccines are all high-risk endeavors in that they would ...
Which Smith & Wesson Is the Finest Gun of Them All?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETLGJBIAA&share=true] There are many options to choose from, but these are some of the most notable. *Key point:* There is a reason why the company has lasted so long. Here are some of the weapons that give it such a high reputation. Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest, and most storied names in American firearms. Founded in the 1800s, the company specialized in revolvers and guns such as the No.3 and Schofield became synonymous with the Old West. Although Smith &...
Massive pyroclastic flow at Semeru volcano, Indonesia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
A massive pyroclastic flow was generated at the Indonesian Semeru volcano at 10:24 UTC (17:24 WIB) on January 16, 2021. According to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), the flow slid approximately 4.5 km (2.8 miles) down the...... Read more »
Banning gas-powered vehicles means a crushing change for America
Duggan Flanakin, CFACT - 19 hours ago
A Big Switch to an all-EV fleet would bring massive changes to American society. The post Banning gas-powered vehicles means a crushing change for America appeared first on CFACT.
Wealthy Sweet’N Low magnate Donald Tober leaps to his death from NYC apartment
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 19 hours ago
Wealthy Sweet’N Low magnate leaps to death from NYC apartment Donald Tober, CEO and co-owner of the New York-based Sugar Foods, leapt to his death just after 5 a.m., and was found in the courtyard of the luxury, Upper East Side building between 65th and 66th streets, the sources said. source
Aleppo: industrial capital of Syria rises from the ashes
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 19 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Saint Simeon, on the outskirts of Aleppo, was the largest church in the world in the fifth century. After Islam arrived in Syria, the country has remained a dense mixture of cultures and faiths, living in tolerance and cooperation until 2011, when a US-NATO war for ‘regime change’ began which destroyed […]
Billions in Unpaid Rent To Create Massive DOMINO EFFECT Unravelling Into Financial Crisis
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 19 hours ago
source / The Money GPS Delaying the inevitable is an issue, there’s no doubt. What really could be done instead, is what they will ask? How can this be resolved? How much debt can be added on top of a debt problem to fix it? Can the Fed save us again? Rent and mortgages being […]
Price Rising as Inflationary Spiral Unavoidable! Food Prices Climb as Shortages Hidden!
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 19 hours ago
source / The Money GPS Right now prices are rising at a quickening pace. Housing, food, energy. All at a time in which many are unable to support themselves and their families. The actions of the central banks and governments have dire consequences and it’s actually not understood by the public. More intervention is always […]
Solar storm ALERT: Warning issued as a huge Solar storm will hit Earth.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
Solar storm ALERT: Warning issued as a huge Solar storm will hit Earth – Science And Nature https://www.sci-nature.vip/2020/10/solar-storm-alert-warning-issued-as.html?m=1
Mr Marr's Sunday Morning Sermon: 17 January 2021
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
❝Hello. Today, tomorrow, and for the next few weeks, the National Health Service is going through its greatest test since it was formed in 1948. Although we talk about the NHS as an institution, it really isn't about that. It's about the exhausted, well-trained men and women giving their all this morning and every other morning, taking personal risks to care for the very sick and to get those vaccines into us. It's about people of all ages going in again and again, bone tired when their bodies say, "Turn over, go back to sleep," and then working for many hours, stressed, hot and...
Space-Time & Sunday Sermonette
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
A Religious War While it’s remembered as a clash of empires, the Crimean War was sparked by a seemingly minor religious dispute. For years, Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics had squabbled over access to holy sites within the borders of the majority-Muslim Ottoman Empire. Both France and Russia purported to be the defenders of these Ottoman Christians—France […] The post Space-Time & Sunday Sermonette appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Iran Holds Anti-Warship Ballistic Missile Drill
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
RT Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully destroyed naval targets amid massive military drills. Mock warships were moored some 1,800 km from the ballistic missiles launch site. The tests were carried out on Saturday as part of large-scale military drills dubbed ‘The Great Prophet 15’. Footage released by the country’s media shows …
The Ruger P94 Could Be the Best P-Series Handgun
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The “Wonder Nines” overwhelmed the American firearms industry by introducing something totally new—and at an affordable price point. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Ruger P94 was a historically underrated handgun. Although eventually outdated by more modern designs, it was accurate, rugged and reliable. It is still well regarded by Ruger aficionados and was an important stepping stone to the company’s contemporary line of pistols. During the 1980s, an invasion of European nine-millimeter handguns washed over the United States, achieving swift...
These 5 Hunting Rifles Can Kill Almost Any Game
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* For many in rural areas hunting rifles are tools not only for sport but for procuring a supply of meat. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The American series rifles are very affordable, with a street price often under $400. The combination of features and the attractive price tag has prompted some gun writers to describe the rifle as the Remington Model 700 for the twenty-first century. Hunting, more than other countries in the Western world, lingers in America’s DNA. While the number of hunters in Europe and the rest of the industrialized ...
IDF to Prepare Options vs Iran’s Nuclear Program; Turkey-Greece Talks Set – TV7 Israel News 14.01.21
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 14.01.21; 1) IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi has reportedly instructed his general staff to prepare a new operational plan to “address Iran’s nuclear program” militarily. 2) Turkey and Greece are expected to launch exploratory talks on all that pertains to the Eastern Mediterranean dispute, scheduled to …
Israel equips military with new camouflage system to fight Hezbollah and Hamas: video
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Israel equips military with new camouflage system to fight Hezbollah and Hamas: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Israeli army has developed a modern camouflage system to defeat the advanced night vision devices of Hezbollah and Hamas, Ynet News reported. The Hebrew-language newspaper said that the Combat Administration of the Israeli Defense Ministry (MABAT) has developed an advanced camouflage system, which is expected to be used soon by infantry brigades in their maneuvers. They explained that the discussion is about an upgraded and modern version of the system ...
Jerusalem
Fr. Lawrence FARLEY, OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
Since the days of King David, Jerusalem has been a city of destiny, the center of the world, and the hometown of every soul that yearns for the Kingdom of God. A beloved song from my Jesus People days ends with the words, “The highway to Your city runs through […]
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