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February 13th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #25
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 19 minutes 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 JoeBama Administration and Presidency. … Continue reading → The post February 13th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #25 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Saturday February 13th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 24 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 Saturday February 13th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Whiny Politico On Repeat: Republicans ‘Pounced’ On Cuomo’s Nursing Home Scandal!
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 35 minutes ago
By P.J. Gladnick ~ Republicans pounce! That phrase has become such a laughably familiar refrain that it has even made it into the Urban Dictionary which provides this accurate definition of the term: Republicans pounce! A headline in a newspaper or other article that describes Republicans (or other right-leaning individuals) attacking a Democrat (or other left-leaning […]
Big Solar Targets Rural Communities In Washington State
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 36 minutes ago
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Al Gore once famously said that addressing the “climate crisis” would require a “wrenching transformation of society.” He was right. Wrenching it will be. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is in full swing under the Biden administration. Oil, gas, and coal are out; wind and solar are […]
7 Highlights From Trump Team’s Defense In Impeachment Trial
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 38 minutes ago
By Fred Lucas ~ Lawyers for former President Donald Trump gave a significantly shorter presentation Friday in his defense than the Democrats’ House impeachment managers did the previous two days in acting as prosecutors. Day Four of Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial began around noon and Trump’s legal team yielded the balance of its 16 […]
February 13, 2021 – Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 38 minutes ago
Tonight we offer you an interesting video that ponders whether Britain could reunite its Empire today. Your best tips, be they from a Commonwealth country or not, would be much appreciated!
Is The U.S. Air Force Base At Wake Island Disappearing Under The Rising Ocean?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 40 minutes ago
F-35B Lightning IIs, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, the Wake Island Avengers and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly over Wake Island during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU, Aug. 1, 2018. (Francisco J. Diaz Jr./U.S. Marine Corps) *Military.com/Stars and Stripes*: *Air Force Wants to Know if Key Pacific Airfield Could Disappear Under Rising Sea * The Air Force is spending $1.75 million to gauge the effects of future sea-level rise at Wake Island Airfield, located on a remote Pacific atoll that is a key asset in America...
“Lincoln’s birthday present? The end of the Lincoln Project”.
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
Pizzagate, come back! All is forgiven… Report: Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt resigns, (after penning a me too letter).
How the Police Bank Millions Through Their Union Contracts
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Propublica – by Andrew Ford One town’s police contract guaranteed a retiring lieutenant $121,000 for unused sick time. Another’s promises officers six months pay with... The post How the Police Bank Millions Through Their Union Contracts appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Latest CDC Data: 653 Deaths + 12,044 Other Injuries Reported Following COVID Vaccine — The Most Revolutionary Act
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: By Children’s Health Defense Team The numbers reflect the latest data available as of Feb. 4 from the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System website. Of the 653 reported deaths, 602 were from the U.S. The average age of those who died was 77, the youngest…
Another Medical Professional in the Prime of Life DEAD Weeks After Receiving the mRNA Experimental Injection as Memphis Mourns Loss of 36-Year-Old Doctor
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
by Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News In what is becoming a frequent report here at Health Impact News, another medical professional has died within weeks of being injected with an experimental mRNA COVID injection, and once again, health authorities and the local media are “assuring” the public that his death is unrelated to the experimental … Continue reading Another Medical Professional in the Prime of Life DEAD Weeks After Receiving the mRNA Experimental Injection as Memphis Mourns Loss of 36-Year-Old Doctor →
Nurse speaks out on hospital admissions for adverse reactions to ‘Covid’ ‘vaccine’ and how the government is lying about hospital wards being full
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
Hi,I’m a staff nurse. I worked on the emergency admission ward.Sadly I handed my notice in today. I have spoke out and started the ball rolling for medical directors to be aware of the admissions due to vaccine injury. This has seriously hurt my heart, watching the elderly suffer.I have known for along time things … Continue reading Nurse speaks out on hospital admissions for adverse reactions to ‘Covid’ ‘vaccine’ and how the government is lying about hospital wards being full →
India, world’s 2nd most populous country denies Pfizer’s vaccine for use there due to lack of safety & efficacy evidence – America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) urging Biden’s admin to respond
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
February 5, 2021 Calls on Biden White House, CDC to Address India’s Pfizer COVID Vaccine-Safety Decision Indian health regulator denies Pfizer’s vaccine for use in world’s second-most populous country Los Angeles, CA – America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) today released the following statement urging the Biden administration to immediately respond to the decision by Indian health officials to … Continue reading India, world’s 2nd most populous country denies Pfizer’s vaccine for use there due to lack of safety & efficacy evidence – America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) urging Biden’s a...
An interview with Dr Sherri Tenpenny on the CV & related matters (Reinette Senum)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
View at the link below: https://www.brighteon.com/872c17bc-f125-4db6-8464-cdca06071398
NEW: Joe Biden to Allow 25,000 Migrants Seeking Asylum Into US Amid Covid Pandemic
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Joe Biden will allow at least 25,000 migrants seeking asylum forced to wait in Mexico under Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program into the United States while their immigration cases make it through the legal system. According a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration, the asylum seekers will be tested for…
Troop Deployments in Washington Are a Disaster Waiting to Happen, by James Bovard
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: It is not a good thing when the political class figures it needs military protection from the rest of us. In such circumstances, the military often becomes the law. From James Bovard at mises.org: “Tyranny in form is the first step towards tyranny in substance,” warned Senator John Taylor two…
Don’t Impeach Trump. Impeach the Deep State for Its Conspiracy to Kill the Constitution
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Don’t Impeach Trump. Impeach the Deep State for Its Conspiracy to Kill the Constitution by John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead, https://www.rutherford.org/ … Let’s be clear about one thing: the impeachment of Donald Trump is a waste of time and money. – Impeaching Trump will accomplish very little, and it will not in any way …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Banned From Instagram Days After Outlining Bill Gates’ Global Domination Efforts
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had his #Instagram account taken down. Instagram's official statement: "We removed this account for repeatedly sharing debunked claims about the #coronavirus or #vaccines." @RobertKennedyJr pic.twitter.com/hXMkTSspTM — Geopolitics & Empire (@Geopolitics_Emp) February 11, 2021 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Banned From Instagram Days After Outlining Bill Gates’ Global Domination Efforts by Steve Watson, https://www.infowars.com/ …
Silver The Most Over-Shorted Market in the Planet | Rick Rule
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Liberty and Finance Rick Rule, legendary natural resource investment analyst and CEO of Sprott Asset Management, returns to Liberty and Finance to give us an update on: – – the Reddit phenomenon, – the Silver Squeeze, – Sound Investment Guidance vs. Information Overload, – Retirement Funds Start Moving Into Metals, and – Sprott Announces 100M+ …
COVID-19 mRNA Shots Are Legally Not Vaccines
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
COVID-19 mRNA Shots Are Legally Not Vaccines by Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, via https://www.lewrockwell.com/ Did you know that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines aren’t vaccines in the medical and legal definition of a vaccine? They do not prevent you from getting the infection, nor do they prevent its spread. They’re really experimental gene therapies. – I discussed this …
Russia’s New Silo-Based RS-28 Sarmat ICBM Is Only One Year Away
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* Russia claims the Sarmat can penetrate any existing missile defense. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The strategic ICBM is equipped with hypersonic boost-glide vehicle, which is capable of flying at over twenty times the speed of sound in the dense layers of the atmosphere. It can also maneuver its flight path as well as its altitude, which could enable it breach any anti-missile defense. In March, Russia completed the upgrade of its facilities for serial production of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and this month ann...
Bad Battles: Five Times Fate Was Not on Britain’s Side
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Michael Peck* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF20000064749&share=true] Not every empire lasts forever and no power wins every fight. *Key point: *Britain was a mighty empire and today it remains a world power. But here were some of their worst moments of defeat. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * F...
WHO Steps Back From Their Earlier Claim That The Covid-19 Coronavirus Did Not Emerge From A Laboratory
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Daily Mail:** WHO backtracks on Covid Wuhan lab: Theory that virus emerged in laboratory has NOT been dismissed, health chief insists - as it emerges China WON'T hand over raw data on early infections * * Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today confirmed 'all hypotheses remain open' * Mission head Peter Embarek previously said the Wuhan lab theory was 'unlikely' * It also emerged China 'refused to provide investigators with raw Covid data' The head of WHO today insisted that the theory Covid-19 emerged in a laboratory in Wuhan has not been dismissed following a controversial fa...
The Endless Civilizational Conflicts
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 hour ago
Wars fought over contemporaneous factors, relating to land disputes, economic disputes, or something else, can be brought to an end with one side winning and imposing its terms on the other side, or with both sides coming to a negotiated settlement. But the conflicts rooted in civilizational factors go on for centuries. There are several civilizational conflicts that have been going on for a thousand years—when the nations and groups which participate in these conflicts decline and go out of existence, their place is taken up by new nations and groups which emerge, and the conflict ...
When America Voted Out Fascism: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 2 hours ago
Biden may be trying to extradite a journalist for exposing US war crimes, and he may be inflicting mass murder and starvation sanctions on disobedient governments around the world to ensure perpetual global domination, but at least America voted out fascism. ❖ The “two” party […]
Tucker: Why The Left Wants to Shut Down FOX News
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Fox News Tucker Carlson explains Big Tech’s unprecedented mass censorship campaign. #FoxNews​ #Tucker end
"Living Off Grid As The Collapse Of Society Approaches: Why Aren’t More People Doing This?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"Living Off Grid As The Collapse Of Society Approaches: * *Why Aren’t More People Doing This?"* by Epic Economist "As soon as we are born, society gives us a script to tell us how we should be, how we should behave, what we like and dislike, what we should accomplish, what should be our goals and how we are supposed to manage our lives. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people are connected to the matrix and too afraid to pull the plug. Most people feel they can't quit their jobs and start over somewhere else because they have bills to cover every month...
Israel is Prepared for War, IDF Chief Says; US Undeterred by Iran Threats – TV7 Israel News 11.02.21
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 11.02.21; 1) The IDF Chief of General Staff affirms: Israel is well prepared for an all-out war. 2) The Islamic Republic of Iran warns that the window of opportunity to salvage the 2015 nuclear agreement – is not unlimited in time 3) The United States condemns the Iranian-backed Houthis …
All the Ingredients for a Hyperinflationary Currency Collapse Are in Place
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
maneco64 Today we will look back at history to see what economic, political and social conditions are always present during a hyperinflationary fiat currency collapse. Our conclusion is that we are fast approaching the point where the public will lose complete faith and confidence not just in the fiat dollar but all fiat currencies. Fiat …
Ted Butler: The Cat’s Out of The Bag
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The Cat’s Out of The Bag by Ted Butler, Butler Research, https://silverseek.com/ In the latest Commitment of Traders report (COT), the issue I have nearly beaten to death for decades – the concentrated short position in COMEX silver futures – took center stage to a degree that had me check and recheck the data. It …
Musical Interlude: Gandalf, “Once in a Star-Brightened Night”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*Gandalf, “Once in a Star-Brightened Night” *
‘Jail Time’: Janice Dean Reacts to ‘Damning’ Cuomo Cover-Up Report
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Fox News Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean, who lost both of her in-laws to COVID-19, weighs in on New York Post story on Cuomo aide admitting to nursing home cover-up. end
Great Reset? Putin Says, “Not So Fast”
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Great Reset? Putin Says, “Not So Fast” by Tom Luongo, https://tomluongo.me/ Did you happen to catch the most important political speech of the last six years? It would have been easy to miss given everything going on. In fact, I almost did, and this speech sits at the intersection of nearly all of my areas …
Nate Fisher: Beating the Bullion Banks at Their Own Game
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Palisades Gold Radio Today, we are joined by Nate Fisher, an Investor, Writer, and IT Systems Analyst. He is a complex systems analyst and studies risk with information technology. He discusses how the Repo market failure back in September 2019 led him into a deep dive studying economics. He was looking for a way to …
Ted Cruz: Everyone Knows There is ‘No Chance’ Trump Will Be Convicted
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The purpose of impeachment of a President is to remove him from power. There is no legal precedent for the impeachment of a private citizen. What’s the purpose? Trump is no longer the POTUS and is a private citizen. When a private citizen commits a crime, you just report it to the police and the …
February 12 Global Warming Update
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 3 hours ago
Ten years ago, Texas leading climate experts said the state would be hot and dry for the rest of the century. Texas is vulnerable to warming climate – Houston Chronicle Temperatures have declined since then, and Texas has had its … Continue reading →
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platogbr, Great Barrier Reef Science Commentary - 3 years ago
We hope to get this web site going by the end of February
The Sun Used to Never Set on the British Enfield Rifle
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, World* The Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle was developed in time for use by the British Army in its first great war in decades and was arguably the catalyst of another conflict that nearly destroyed its colonial empire. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle arrived just when it was needed, and it was clear that what worked at Waterloo would not suffice in the coming conflict. Great Britain found itself drawn into war with Russia and numerous regiments shipped off to the Crimea equipped with the Pattern 1851 Minié rifle, yet many st...
History Surprise: The British Invented Blitzkrieg, Not the Nazis
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2E8D9JI8IG&share=true] The origins of combined-arms, lighting war lay in the trenches of World War I. *Key point: *The British understood the importance of using planes and tanks en masse. However, it was the Germans who would utlize such ideas to devestating effect. Blitzkrieg is usually thought of as a German invention in World War II. But had Imperial Germany not been defeated in November 1918, the first victims of mechanized warfare might have been the Germans t...
EU Has Screwed Canada When It Comes To Covid Vaccines
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
The pace of Canada's vaccine programme has been even slower than the much-criticised roll-out in the EU, with both languishing far behind Britain and the United States *Daily Mail:* *Now the EU screws Canada: Country runs out of Covid vaccine after Brussels seizes veto over exports * * Canada is reliant on Europe for vaccines, with no home-grown jabs or US imports * But stalling supplies from Pfizer and Moderna have contributed to a slow roll-out * Trudeau government is under pressure for failing to get guarantees from the EU Canada has been dragged into the EU's vaccine ch...
Canada's Military 'Screws-Up' A Diversity Photo By Showing 8 White Men
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Nothing says diversity like eight white guys sitting round a table. Photograph: Twitter @CDS_Canada_CEMD *The Guardian:** Canada military trumpets diversity … with picture of eight white men * *The new chief of defence staff has apologised after his message of ‘diversity, inclusion and culture change’ missed the mark* Institutions around the world are keenly aware that it is important not only to increase diversity and inclusion – but to do so in a transparent and public way. Which is probably why Canada’s new chief of defence staff made a proud statement this week about recen...
Tonight's Movie Is 'Tankers'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*WNU Editor:* From YouTube .... *Inspired by real events, Tankers tells the story of one KV-1 tank crew's heroic WWII victory. Having a losing fight, the crew of Semyon Konovalov destroyed 16 enemy tanks, 2 armored vehicles and 8 vehicles with enemy personnel near Nizhnemityakin farm in Tarasovskoye district of Rostov region. This is the story of not the poster heroes, but broken, cheerful, and very diverse guys who just wanted to live. At the decisive moment they managed to do the only right thing and performed the deed worthy of the legend.* Russian with English subtitles.
Honey, I Finished The Megalith
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 3 hours ago
Stonehenge first erected in Wales, archaeologists say
The Poet: Edward Hirsch, "I Was Never Able To Pray"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*"I Was Never Able To Pray"* "Wheel me down to the shore where the lighthouse was abandoned and the moon tolls in the rafters. Let me hear the wind paging through the trees and see the stars flaring out, one by one, like the forgotten faces of the dead. I was never able to pray, but let me inscribe my name in the book of waves and then stare into the dome of a sky that never ends and see my voice sail into the night." - Edward Hirsch
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
“Massive stars, abrasive winds, mountains of dust, and energetic light sculpt one of the largest and most picturesque regions of star formation in the Local Group of Galaxies. Known as N11, the region is visible on the upper right of many images of its home galaxy, the Milky Way neighbor known as the Large Magellanic Clouds (LMC). The above image was taken for scientific purposes by the Hubble Space Telescope and reprocessed for artistry by an amateur to win the Hubble's Hidden Treasures competition. Although the section imaged above is known as NGC 1763, the entire N11 emission nebu...
"Every Human Decision..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
"Except for totally impulsive or psychotic behavior, every human decision comes down to the choice between two alternatives." - Jeff Duntemann
"How Stress Affects Your Cholesterol Level: Everything You Wanted to Know"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*"How Stress Affects Your Cholesterol Level: * *Everything You Wanted to Know"* by Karen Reed "You’ve heard all about how high cholesterol levels are causing ill health. More importantly, you’ve heard about how bad cholesterol is causing ill health. It affects your arteries and blood flow, putting your heart under more pressure to perform properly. Those with high cholesterol levels are more at risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart disease. Cholesterol has long been linked to the food we eat. There are certain foods that we’re recommended to stay away from and others that we shou...
The Worst Generation in the World's Worst Deliberative Body
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 3 hours ago
"*There was nothing fun here, Mr. Raskin. We aren't having fun here. This is about the most miserable experience I've had down here in Washington, DC. There's nothing fun about it.*" -ambulance chaser Michael van der Veen (By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari ) *A*s with Ill Douche's last impeachment, its reprise provided us with a study in contrasts. The first time, Impeachment Lead Manager Rep. Adam Schiff and the other nine impeachment managers masterfully laid out a case as to why Trump should have been convicted for his mob boss phone call to Zelensky. And, as...
"You Must Think..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
"How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning of all peoples, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that needs our help. So you must not be frightened if a sadness rises up before you larger than any you have ever seen; if a restiveness, like light and cloud shadows, passes over your hands and over all you do. You must think t...
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
St James, Michigan, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 2/12/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 2/12/21"* ○ "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - "Sherlock Holmes", Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • "Doctor Admits Masks Don’t Work: “All Viruses Can Get Through” • "Redefining Death" ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* * FEB 12, AT 9:19 AM: *"Australia Imposes 5-Day Lockdown; Japan Approves Pfizer Jab: Live Updates" ○ *Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak * *Feb 12, 2021 2:07 PM ET: * The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 107,994,200 people, according to official counts, including 2...
Living In Florida Becomes More Expensive As Insurers Jack Up Rates By Double-Digits
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Florida has no income tax. Tens of thousands of middle-class and wealthy families living in tax burden blue states... The post Living In Florida Becomes More Expensive As Insurers Jack Up Rates By Double-Digits appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Biden Cancels Emergency Border Wall Funding As DHS Prepares To Admit 25,000 Migrants Waiting In Mexico
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden The Biden administration on Thursday canceled President Trump’s 2019 emergency declaration directing nearly $25 billion to fund the construction... The post Biden Cancels Emergency Border Wall Funding As DHS Prepares To Admit 25,000 Migrants Waiting In Mexico appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
“Despite my pleading…”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Despite my pleading, dad took the covid "vaccine" a couple days ago. This morning he passed out for the first time in his life and... The post “Despite my pleading…” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
How global warming can (supposedly) cause Europe’s harsh winter weather
Robert, Ice Age Now - 5 hours ago
Amazingly, there is absolutely no mention of the Sun in this article. Certainly no mention of a blank Sun. __________ Climate deniers are using a spell of unusually cold weather in Europe to incorrectly argue that CO2 emissions are not warming the planet. As Germans shiver through double-digit negative temperatures and more than 80 centimeters ... Read more The post How global warming can (supposedly) cause Europe’s harsh winter weather appeared first on Ice Age Now.
John Bolton: US Should Have Done More for the Kurds?!
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 5 hours ago
* Because destroying two nations, (Iraq and Syria) killing and displacing millions just wasn’t enough, right? Never mind the role of the Sunni Muslim Kurd allies in the most recent row in Nagorno Karabakh. * - *No PKK in Nagorno Karabakh? Oh, Really? * *Of course we could and should also realize Bolton is lamenting not doing enough for Israel. Because Israel is all about the Kurds. At least some of them. For their Israel 2.0. Never forget that the Israel/US friendly Kurds are extremist Sunni Muslims. Along the same line as their extremist cohorts in Saudi Arabia.* *Kurdistan...
Another Commodities Supercycle?
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 1 hour ago
Yun Li of CNBC reports stocks inch higher Friday, closing out a positive week: U.S. stocks finished marginally higher on Friday to set another round of record closes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 27.7 points, or 0.1%, for a new all-time high. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both rose 0.5%. The major averages finished with modest gains for the week, as the strong rally to begin February has taken a slight breather. The blue-chip Dow posted two little changed days this week, while the S&P 500 fluctuated within 0.2% for three days in a row. *The S&P 500 finished the ...
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 12, 2021
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Bertil Lintner, Asia Times:* *Myanmar’s generals blindsided by Gen Z protests * *Youthful demonstrations have used social media and other tech to outmaneuver and expose old-fashioned coup makers * CHIANG MAI – It is becoming abundantly clear that Myanmar’s military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing didn’t anticipate the youthful fury his democracy-suspending coup would spark. But the Generation Z-led street demonstrations now spreading across the nation have exposed just how out of modern touch the again-ruling generals are. Min Aung Hlaing looked tense and anything but ...
Hit and Sunk: All the Reasons Battleships Reign No More
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_PBEAHUMQVAS&share=true] There are all the weapons that dethroned the once mighty battleship. *Key Point: *Battleships were very powerful and heavily armored. However there were too many ways for modern weapons and systems to sink them. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the ...
China’s War on the International Order Is Real
Sebastian Gorka, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastian Gorka* *Foreign Policy, Asia* Chinese President Xi Jinping is now the functional emperor of the world’s largest dictatorship, one we must understand is at war with any nation that has a representative government, or which refuses to kneel before it. Just ask the residents of Hong Kong. Americans get to elect their presidents. Not so in China. We may have moved from the 45th commander in chief to the 46th, and the attendant changes already are legion, given the dozens of executive orders issued by President Joe Biden. But our relationship with China, and the man who re...
Gunship Down: How Azerbaijan Shot Down a Russian Mi-24 Hind Helicopter
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* Two of the crew members were killed while a third was injured in the crash. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Some fifty air forces and air arms have operated different variants of the infamous aircraft that earned the nickname “flying tank.” The Mi-24 was first used in combat during the Ogaden War (1977-78) when it was flown by Ethiopian forces against Somalia and was operated extensively during the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) when it was used to bomb Mujahedeen fighters. It was reported recentlyly that a missile downed a Russian Mi-24 Hind ...
Death Over Cowardice: How the Gurkas Became World-Class Fighters
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, * Today, even with the hardships many young Nepalese men from the foothills will still do everything they can to join the elite military unit. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the British Army remains the largest “employer” of the Gurkhas today, other nations including Singapore, Malaysia and India have all employed them in their respective armies and police forces. It is easy to see how these fierce warriors from the foothills of the Himalayas have become the world's most famous mercenaries. They’ve been described as the world’s most savage sold...
Could a North Korean Victory Have Triggered War With the Soviet Union?
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2005%3Anewsml_RP6DRMRZCYAA&share=true] At the time of the Korean War, a large number of Americans feared that World War III was just around the corner. *Key Point: *North Korea could have won. If it had, would the Soviet Union have been emboldened to push for West Berlin? *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Co...
Beware of the Low-Yield Nuclear Missile.
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Many at the Pentagon, including former Sec. of Defense Jim Mattis, have conversely argued that low-yield nuclear weapons would not necessarily lower the threshold to war and increase risk but rather add substantial value to the deterrence posture. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* The Pentagon and Department of Energy have completed production and development of a new low-yield nuclear warhead for the Trident II D5 nuclear-armed ballistic missile to give commanders a tactical nuclear-weapons option to add to the overall strategic deterrence p...
Wall Street Indexes Near Record Levels amid Expectations about New Stimulus
Wall Street’s major stock indexes remained near record territory during a week marked by progress toward a new round of stimulus spending and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, strong corporate earnings and sharp cryptocurrency gains.
Impeachment a ‘Witch-Hunt,’ Trump’s Lawyers Tell Senate
Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump in his Senate impeachment trial devoted their presentation on Friday to drawing a radically different picture of the Jan. 6 assault on the US Capitol by supporters of the real estate mogul turned politician than the one offered by prosecutors.
Argentina’s Plans to Resume In-Person Schooling Meet Resistance
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez met on Friday with education ministers nationwide to prepare for the resumption of in-person schooling, although teachers’ unions and parents’ groups are starting to object more forcefully to plans for a return to the classroom amid the pandemic.
Italy’s Draghi Presents New Government
Italy’s new prime minister, Mario Draghi, presented on Friday a government including representatives of all but one of the main parties along with several technocrats in key positions.
Chile Stands Tall as Latin America’s Vaccination Rollout Leader
More than 1.5 million people have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in Chile since a mass rollout began on Feb. 3.
Pakistan Approves Emergency Use of Chinese COVID Vaccine CanSino
Pakistan has authorized the emergency use of the anti-COVID vaccine developed by Chinese pharma company CanSino, an official told EFE on Friday, weeks after authorities began a vaccination campaign using the vaccine produced by another Chinese company Sinopharm.
Protests over Teenager’s Rape-Murder, Travel Permit Law Rock Nepal
Hundreds of protesters, most of them women, took to the streets of Kathmandu on Friday to protest the recent rape and murder of an adolescent girl alongside demonstrations against a bill that seeks to make it obligatory for Nepali women under the age of 40 to produce special permits for traveling abroad.
Spain’s Catalonia Region Poised for Elections
Two weeks of rancorous political campaigning for the elections in Spain’s Catalonia region came to a close on Friday, two days before the electorate chooses a new parliament and local president.
Kazakhstan Registers Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine
The Central Asian republic of Kazakhstan has authorized the use of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Friday.
Modi Hardens Nationalist Stance amid Pressure on Twitter over Criticism
recent support offered by celebrities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg on Twitter to the Indian farmers’ months-long protests against liberalization of agriculture has raised the heckles of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has alleged that there is an international conspiracy to defame the country.
Indigenous COVID Field Hospital Set Up in Crisis-Riddled Manaus
Amid an oxygen crisis and the collapse of healthcare systems in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, residents of an indigenous neighborhood of Manaus, the regional capital, have set up a field hospital exclusively for the treatment of indigenous people with COVID-19.
Historic Buenos Aires Cafe Loses Iconic Plaque to Theft
Cafe Tortoni is an indelible feature of Buenos Aires, a historic haunt of international intellectuals and a local establishment since its founding in 1958, but now its frequenters are in mourning over the robbery of the oldest plaque from its facade.
At Least 13 Killed, 26 Injured in Explosion at Indian Fireworks Factory
At least 13 people were killed and 26 were injured on Friday in an explosion at a firecracker producing factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, in the latest industrial disaster in the country.
North Koreans in South Hold Muted Lunar New Year Celebrations at Border
North Korean defectors and families with roots in the North held on Friday the traditional Lunar New Year rites at the inter-Korean border in a gloomy atmosphere as the pandemic and the absence of any dialog has dampened their hopes of reunification.
Thiem Prevails in Aussie Open Marathon; Zverev Cruises to 4th Round
Austria’s Dominic Thiem produced a plethora of box office tennis to beat home crowd favorite Nick Kyrgios in an enthralling match Friday night at the Australian Open.
Navalny in Court to Face Charges of Slandering WWII Veteran
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was back in court on Friday to face charges of slandering a World War II veteran who appeared in a video last year in support of constitutional changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036.
Fernando Alonso Undergoes Jaw Surgery after Cycling Accident
Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has undergone surgery on his upper jaw after a cycling accident and is expected to restart training after few days of recovery, the Alpine F1 team said on Friday.
Osaka, Halep Cruise to Aussie Open 4th Round; Williams Edges Through
Japan’s Naomi Osaka beat Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur to make the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne, as No. 2 seed Simona Halep breezed past Veronika Kudermetova in under an hour and 20 minutes.
Tom Brady, the Man with a Golden Touch
Not only is Tom Brady the first American football player to win seven Super Bowls, but he is also one of the sport’s most astute entrepreneurs, capable of turning everything he touches into gold.
Ander Herrera: Without Neymar, We Lose a Natural Leader
Before confirming Neymar’s absence for the Champions League round-of-16 tie, Paris Saint-Germain’s Ander Herrera wouldn’t dare to say the French team was the favorite against Barcelona. But now, with the Brazilian star sidelined with an injury, Herrera acknowledges now that PSG is missing “a leader.”
Afghans Battle Challenges to Prep for Olympic Breakdance
A group of young Afghan dancers is brushing up on their mills and headspins to practice breakdance listed as a new Olympic sport for the 2024 Games in Paris.
Tokyo 2020 Chief Resigns over Sexist Comments
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, Yoshiro Mori, announced his resignation on Friday after a controversy sparked by sexist comments he made last week.
Student Shot with Rubber Bullet on Day of Mass Myanmar Protests
At least one person was shot with a rubber bullet and arrests were reported as Myanmar witnessed on Friday possibly its largest protests since the Feb. 1 military coup.
Crowds Banned at Australian Open amid COVID-19 Outbreak in Melbourne
The Australian Open will not allow spectators from Saturday after the premier of Victoria state declared new restrictions following the detection of a new outbreak of the highly contagious UK coronavirus strain in a quarantine hotel in the state’s capital city of Melbourne.
China Blocks BBC over Claims It Is Biased and Untruthful
Chinese authorities blocked national broadcasts of British channel BBC World News for over claims it is not impartial and truthful, the National Administration of Radio and Television said in a Friday statement on its website.
Australia Imposes 5-Day Lockdown in Victoria State amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The government of Victoria state in southeast Australia declared a five-day lockdown on Friday amid a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a hotel where overseas travelers undergo mandatory quarantine.
Central Bank Says Venezuela Closed 2020 with Annualized Inflation of 2,959.84%
Rampant hyperinflation in Venezuela does not seem to stop as official figures showed late on Thursday that inflation exceeded 50% in December of last year, while annualized inflation was 2,959.84% at the close of 2020.
Britney Spears’ Father Loses Court Bid over Estate Control
Britney Spears’ father lost on Thursday his bid in a Los Angeles court to retain some of his rights over the pop star’s estate.
North Korea Announces Foreign Minister as a Politburo Member
North Korea’s Foreign Minister Ri Son-gwon has been appointed a member of the powerful politburo of the Workers Party, the country’s highest governing body, state media reported on Friday.
World News Briefs -- February 12, 2021 (Night Edition)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Daily Mail/AFP:* *Covid-19 is likely to be with us 'FOREVER' EU health chief admits * * An EU health chief has admitted that Covid-19 may remain with us 'forever' * 'We should be prepared that it will remain with us,' ECDC head said on Friday * The health chief added that the virus appears to be 'well adapted' to humans An EU health chief has admitted that Covid-19 may remain with us 'forever' due to how well it has adapted to humans. The world should be prepared for the coronavirus to continue to circulate long-term despite the roll-out of vaccines, the head of the EU's E...
Trial Highlights: Trump Grievances, Angry Outbursts and More
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
In a whirlwind defense, Donald Trump’s impeachment attorneys aired a litany of grievances, arguing the former president bore no responsibility for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol while accusing Democrats of “hatred” and “hypocrisy.”
Biden to Slowly Allow 25,000 People Seeking Asylum into US
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The Biden administration announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.
The Sound Of Settled Science
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 4 hours ago
Via Richard Fernandez; Imagine that there is a new scientific theory that warns of an impending crisis, and points to a way out. This theory quickly draws support from leading scientists, politicians and celebrities around the world. Research is funded by distinguished philanthropies, and carried out at prestigious universities. The crisis is reported frequently… Continue reading →
TRUMP THINKS IT'S ALL A GAME
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
Dana Milbank believes that there'll be violence again after Donald Trump's inevitable acquittal: House impeachment managers closed their prosecution Thursday with a warning to Republican senators: If they vote to acquit former president Donald Trump, the blood will be on their hands when he unleashes political carnage again. “When” is the proper word, for, given Trump’s long pattern of inciting violent threats and actions, the next brutal outburst is not a question of “if.” “If we don’t draw the line here, what’s next?” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the lead impeachment manager, ask...
House Impeachment Managers Manipulated Evidence and Created Fake Tweets
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
During the defense segment of the impeachment testimony today President Trump’s attorney David Schoen exposed the House Managers creating false evidence and manufacturing false witness. Obviously they were able to do this because there was no due process in the … Continue reading → The post House Impeachment Managers Manipulated Evidence and Created Fake Tweets appeared first on The Last Refuge.
We checked the Times web site at 4:45!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 5 hours ago
*FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021* *Our surprise at what we found:* Three quick takeaways from today's proceedings: *Loathing the lawyers: *On MSNBC, there was a lot of snark and a lot of loathing directed at Trump's lawyers. Might we state an obvious point? In many ways, a lawyer is only as good as his or her client. In this case, the lawyers' client happens to be a deeply disordered person. Under our system, a profoundly disordered person gets to have a legal defense too. It actually isn't the lawyers' fault if that leaves them with amazingly little to offer. (For ourselves, we thou...
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 12, 2021
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Defense One:* *Biden: ‘I Will Never Politicize’ US Troops* Biden also announced a new Pentagon-led review of military strategy towards China. In his first visit to the Pentagon as commander in chief, President Joe Biden vowed that he would never “politicize” U.S. troops, in a clear signal that he intends to set a different tone than his predecessor. "I will never dishonor you. I will never disrespect you. I will never politicize the work you do,” Biden said in an address directed at U.S. service members and delivered from a podium in the Pentagon press briefing room. *Read...
Establishment Favorite Nikki Haley Digs Knife Into President Trump’s Back – “we shouldn’t have followed him”
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
CTH has been warning about Nikki Haley ever since she asked Sarah Palin to help her win the South Carolina Governor’s race, and then stabbed Palin in the back with the most derisive negative commentary thereafter. Haley would never have … Continue reading → The post Establishment Favorite Nikki Haley Digs Knife Into President Trump’s Back – “we shouldn’t have followed him” appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Months After Biden Win, Arizona Officials Still Face Threats
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
For months, the four elected Republicans and one Democrat on the board overseeing Arizona's most populous county have been facing threats and harassment for backing election results that saw Democrat Joe Biden win in the state.
The Woke Equalizer
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 5 hours ago
New on CBS, an almost 51 year old, less than fit, woman is the new bad-ass of New York, kicking the butts of young thugs with ease. It’s gonna be a hit! (or maybe not)
Epic Agitprop – The Lincoln Project Commercial – Help Join a Secret Life Against Trump
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
An epic production drawing attention to the reality of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project. The post Epic Agitprop – The Lincoln Project Commercial – Help Join a Secret Life Against Trump appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Care Home Deaths Rise As Residents Receive Their First Jab
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 5 hours ago
The post Care Home Deaths Rise As Residents Receive Their First Jab appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Bank of Mexico’s Esquivel sees space for two more rate cuts in 2021 -Bloomberg
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bank of Mexico Deputy Governor Gerardo Esquivel told Bloomberg News on Friday that Mexico may have space for at least two more interest rate cuts in 2021 if inflation stays in line with expectations. "In principle, with the expectations that we have and the projections which we have made public, […] The post Bank of Mexico’s Esquivel sees space for two more rate cuts in 2021 -Bloomberg appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Three Apartheids Of Our Times (Money, Medicine, Food)
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
In the early months after the World Health Organisation announced the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian novelist Arundhati Roy wrote of her hope that the pandemic would be a ‘portal, a gateway between one world and the next’. She hoped, in other words, that the world would recognise its grave problems, exacerbated by the pandemic, and that there would be an opening towards a reorganisation of the social structures. Nothing like that is possible unless the class character of the states in the majority of the world is transformed. Mere recognition of the problem will not result in an...
Yemen: ‘Mission Accomplished’… For Now?
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
Beneath a banner proclaiming “Mission Accomplished” President George W. Bush announced that “[m]ajor combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.” Bush’s May 1, 2003 announcement on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln would turn out to be wildly overoptimistic. The US invaded Iraq in March 2003. US troops would remain in Iraq for the next eight years, until 2011. In 2014, US forces were back, this time to fight the Islamic State. In 2020, US troops left Iraq under pressure from the Iraqi government. ...
The Fight For Belarus
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
In August 2020, following the Belarusian presidential election, opposition protests began in the Eastern European country. The protesters, backed by imperialist forces abroad, called for the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko. In response, pro-government demonstrations were also held in defense of Lukashenko. Since then, political tensions have remained high in Belarus, where the threat of a new color revolution looms. I recently spoke with Nadezhda Sablina, a Belarusian columnist for the Minskaya Pravda, a local paper in the country. Nadezhda provides an anti-imperialist overvie...
Brazil’s slow soybean harvest widens U.S. export window
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Harvesting delays in Brazil, the world’s top soybean producer, are prompting buyers led by China to rely on rival exporter the United States for longer than usual in 2021, according to government data and traders. Sustained demand for U.S. soybeans is accelerating an historic drawdown of U.S. supplies of the […] The post Brazil’s slow soybean harvest widens U.S. export window appeared first on The Rio Times.
Funds on longest streak betting against Brazil real in almost a year, CFTC data show
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Funds and speculators on U.S. futures markets increased their bearish bets against the Brazilian real for a fifth week in a row, the longest streak in almost a year, data showed on Friday, February 12th. The latest Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data on Friday showed that funds increased their […] The post Funds on longest streak betting against Brazil real in almost a year, CFTC data show appeared first on The Rio Times.
CDC: 653 Deaths Now Recorded Following Experimental mRNA COVID Injections with 12,697 Reported Injuries
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 6 hours ago
The CDC has done another data dump today into the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a U.S. Government funded database that tracks injuries and deaths caused by vaccines. The data goes through February 4, 2021, with 12,697 recorded adverse events, including 653 deaths following injections of the experimental COVID mRNA shots by Pfizer and Moderna. Besides the recorded 653 deaths, there were 2792 visits to Emergency Room doctors, 208 permanent disabilities, and 1382 hospitalizations.
Argentina opens healthcare centers at 19 tourism resorts to treat COVID-19
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez on Thursday, February 11th, unveiled a series of new modular healthcare centers at 19 tourism resorts to treat the novel coronavirus disease. "Argentines have once and for all understood the importance of public healthcare just when the pandemic hit us," Fernandez said via videoconference at the […] The post Argentina opens healthcare centers at 19 tourism resorts to treat COVID-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Immune-Boosting Vegetable Soup Recipe
Erin Elizabeth, Health Nut News - 8 hours ago
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Indeed, consuming the right types of food can have a significant impact on your well-being and may even help you restore your health with a plethora of nutrients and synergistic components. However, when talking about using food for healing, remember that we’re talking […] The post Immune-Boosting Vegetable Soup Recipe appeared first on Health Nut News.
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 4 hours ago
~ NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED ~ Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY: *Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Dr. Brian Hemphill to Become First Black President of Old Dominion University
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 5 hours ago
Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, president of Radford University, will become president of Old Dominion University, the first African American to serve in the role. Hemphill has been president at Radford since 2016. Previously, he has held other leadership titles in higher ed, such as president of West Virginia State University, vice president for student affairs […]
Does Putting a Ziplock Bag Over a Car Mirror Have a Legitimate Purpose?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Online advertisements promised what appeared to be a handy trick for drivers involving plastic ziplock bags.
These are the Most Important Tactics Implemented During the Gulf War
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *History, Middle East* This war changed the way the Air Force crafts its plans. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* On the 30th Anniversary of the 1991 Gulf War, many are likely to reflect upon the specifics of the military campaign with a particular mind to how it marked a historic turning point, forever reshaping the paradigm for air warfare. The U.S. Air Force-led destruction of Iraqi forces in the Gulf War pioneered what’s known as “effects-based warfare,” a strategy intended to use precision airpower strikes to disable an enemy without necessarily destroying t...
How Can Universities Better Support International Students?
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 5 hours ago
The American Council on Education (ACE) released a new report on Friday, titled “Toward Greater Inclusion and Success: A New Compact for International Students.” It details ways universities can not only recruit international students but retain and support them.
Why the British abandoned impeachment – and what the US Congress might do next
Eliga Gould, Professor of History, University of New Hampshire, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
In the early 19th century, the British – who had invented impeachment centuries before – decided it no longer served its purpose. Instead, they found a more effective way to handle a bad leader.
Postsecondary Institutions Partner with Companies to Meet Students’ Needs Amid COVID-19
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 6 hours ago
As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have shifted their strategies to meet industry needs.
On Labour's Poll Collapse
Phil, All That Is Solid ... - 6 hours ago
I've seen the poll, you, I've seen the poll. After some lacklustre showings of late with our YouGovs and Ipsos MORIs, Survation were waiting in the wings to drop the big one: Tories 39%, Labour 33%, *down five points*. What a shocker. This could prove an outlier but in the context of other polling it has a certain truthiness to it. Keir Starmer recovered the position, ran the Tories close, and now appears to be disassembling Labour's coalition again. Panic stations? Not quite, but considering the centrist bullshit thrown at Jeremy Corbyn for not opening a double digit lead it's tel...
UHD Provides Financial Assistance to Help Students Return to College to Earn Degree
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 6 hours ago
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board donated $750,000 to the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) to assist students looking to return and finish their postsecondary degrees, the school announced.
NCAA Hockey Representatives Create Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
cmaadmin, Diverse - 6 hours ago
A group of 27 NCAA student-athletes, coaches, and administrators – including people from all 11 NCAA Division One conferences – have created the College Hockey for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, Drive4Five reported.
Does Trump Control US Military for 60 Days After Leaving Office?
Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The claim stemmed from 2019 legislation introduced by a Republican lawmaker.
How Many People Are Watching The Impeachment Trial?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 6 hours ago
House lead impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin begins the managers’ opening argument in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, on charges of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, on the floor of the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 10, 2021. U.S. Senate TV/Handout via Reuters *CNN:* *How many people are watching the impeachment trial? Here are the numbers... * Those empty seats in the Senate chamber on Thursday? They are emblematic of the public's reaction to the second Trump impeachment trial. If you've been glued to every minut...
New Report Recommends California Higher Ed to Support Older High School Graduates
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 6 hours ago
A new report from California Competes is recommending that California higher ed institutions create better pipelines to college for not only recent high school graduates but also older adults. The report, “Untapped Opportunity: Understanding and Advancing Prospects for Californians without a College Degree”studies Californians ages 25 to 54 who graduated from high school and suggests […]
Marquette University Receives $1 Million to Help Preserve Historic St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 6 hours ago
Marquette University has received a $1 million gift from the Slaggie Family Foundation to help preserve its St. Joan of Arc Chapel. The chapel – more than 600 years old – was originally built in France and later reconstructed on campus more than 50 years ago, first gifted in 1966 by Marc and Lillian Rojtman. […]
Dissenter Weekly: What Biden Could Do To Support The First Amendment
Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 6 hours ago
In this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights a story in Texas involving a whistleblower who warns of safety hazards at a construction site for an Amazon fulfillment center. Kevin also covers a snippet from OMB Director nominee Neera Tanden’s Senate confirmation hearing, where she The post Dissenter Weekly: What Biden Could Do To Support The First Amendment appeared first on Shadowproof.
Facebook Failed To Respond to Dire Emails Ahead of Capitol Riot
Snopes Staff, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
An email exchange between Snopes and Facebook spokespersons documented a failure to respond to a specific and dire warning.
Did a Domino’s Pizza in Ethiopia Sustain Attacks from Pirates?
Snopes Staff, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
A routine review of content labeled satire.
"The Cruelest Joke Of All..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
“The smallest decisions made had such profound repercussions. One ten-minute wait could save a life… or end it. One wrong turn down the right street or one seemingly unimportant conversation, and everything was changed. It wasn’t right that each lifetime was defined, ruined, ended, and made by such seemingly innocuous details. A major life-threatening event should come with a flashing warning sign that either said ABANDON ALL HOPE or SAFETY AHEAD. It was the cruelest joke of all that no one could see the most vicious curves until they were over the edge, falling into the abyss belo...
Gregory Mannarino, "The Federal Reserve Is Preparing For A Massive Market Crash And Credit Freeze"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 7 hours ago
"Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you!* *Your guide:* Gregory Mannarino, PM 2/12/21: "The Federal Reserve Is Preparing For A Massive Market Crash And Credit Freeze" - https://traderschoice.net/
Former ambassador under Trump says the former president has no future in the GOP
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 7 hours ago
Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador appointed by the former president, rebukes her former boss in a very public manner. To me, the number of folks who are realizing it is more than OK to call out the deceitful former president is starting to pick up steam, irrespective of what happens in the impeachment … … Continue reading →
War and Innovation: How Britain and France Located Enemies on the Western Front
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Flash-spotting, sound ranging, “overhearing,” and other innovative techniques were used to locate enemy positions on the Western Front. *Here's What You Need to Know*: All wars give rise to change and innovation. In the early years of the 20th century, a short but nasty territorial war erupted between Russia and Japan. Both armies were powerful and fought in accordance with then-current military thinking. Weapons and tactics used during the conflict were watched closely by other nations, and the lessons learned there were taken into acc...
Terrible: This Was America’s Cold War Doomsday Plan
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_LR1EABD14LY5A&share=true] Life for humanity would not have been viable had all three major powers gone to war. *Key point: *America worried not just about fighting the Soviet Union, but about China too. Here is how Washington planned to fight the final war. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weap...
36-Year-Old Doctor Dies After Second Dose of COVID Vaccine
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 6 hours ago
News reports attributed Dr. Barton Williams’ death to multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-A) caused by asymptomatic COVID, though he never tested positive for the virus. The post 36-Year-Old Doctor Dies After Second Dose of COVID Vaccine appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

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