Sunday, February 14, 2021

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Russia's Amphibious Assault Carriers Will Rival US Navy's Wasp Class
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
The new Ivan Rogov class amphibious assault ships are based on a French Mistral class design *Times Now*: *Russia's titanic amphibious assault carriers could rival US Navy's Wasp Class: What is Project 23900?* The project has, reportedly, been in the pipeline since the late 2000s and the two ships were to be based on the designs of the South Korean Dokdo Class and French Mistral Class carriers. * The collapse of the Soviet Union saw what was once an unparalleled carrier force and a world leader in vertical takeoff technology on the back of the Yak-141 fighter reaching the fina...
Send some love to Palestine by tweeting to your legislators (tweets included)!
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 11 hours ago
Americans and their representatives in government need to learn more about the Palestinian cause. Help us spread the word on Valentine's Day and Valentine's Monday!
Sunday Talks, Richard Grenell Discusses the New Police State in Washington DC
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago
Richard “Ric” Grenell appears on Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the new police state constructed around our nation’s capitol in Washington DC. Bartiromo outlines the newly fortified security perimeter and the thousands of military troops that will … Continue reading → The post Sunday Talks, Richard Grenell Discusses the New Police State in Washington DC appeared first on The Last Refuge.
The seen and the unseen
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 11 hours ago
Here is someone arguing against loosening regulations to allow more home building, unless supported by the neighborhood in question: I would only support upzoning in order to create affordable housing if the zoning changes were supported by the community that they would affect. Currently, our land use process provides inadequate opportunity for substantive community input. […] The post The seen and the unseen appeared first on Econlib.
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 14
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
1949 Communist Chairman Farhad hanged by PM Said to try to squash opposition protests (Musings On Iraq review *The Modern History of Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Red Star Over Iraq, Iraqi Communism Before Saddam*) (Musings On Iraq Interview with Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the Iraqi Communist Party) (Musings On Iraq interview with Historian Phebe Marr comparing PM Said with PM Maliki) (Musings On Iraq interview with Western Kentucky’s Prof Romero on the Qasim govt) 1958 Iraq and Jordan announced Arab Federation in response to Egypt and Syria’s United Arab R...
Acquittal
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 12 hours ago
The ancien regime needed a Blue Tsunami to effect a restoration. But they achieved a mild and perhaps doubtful electoral surf despite a maximum effort. The impeachment was a second chance at pursuit. Its failure means the populists will be back.
Russia’s New Crises on the Periphery
csaivetz, Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Ilham Aliyev, president of Azerbaijan, by video conference on Nov. 10, 2020. Photo credit: Office of the President of Azerbaijan Editor’s Note:* Despite its success in meddling in U.S. elections and European politics, Russia faces many problems closer to home. In particular, it has tried to maintain influence in many former Soviet republics, but 2020 proved a difficult year for Moscow. MIT’s Carol Saivetz examines Russia’s problems and explains how Russia has tried to manage them.* *Daniel Byman* *** Since the collapse of the Soviet U...
In the News
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago
The Great Gorilla Glue Caper Low IQ Louisiana resident, Tessica Brown became internet famous this week when she ran out of hairspray and made the extremely poor decision to use Gorilla Glue spray adhesive to style her hair instead of her normal product. Because the internet is such a strange and ridiculous place, Brown’s […] The post In the News appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Are China's Gene Research Labs Operating With Few If Any Restrictions?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*Gordon G. Chang, Gatestone Institute: **China Is Creating a New Master Race * * "U.S. intelligence shows that China has conducted human testing on members of the People's Liberation Army in hope of developing soldiers with biologically enhanced capabilities," wrote then Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, in a December 3 Wall Street Journal op-ed titled "China Is National Security Threat No. 1." * All these Chinese moves are meant to obtain "biological dominance." "There are," as Ratcliffe noted, "no ethical boundaries to Beijing's pursuit of power." * The exp...
Trencher Alert
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Our internet has been out since yesterday afternoon. Our Verizon mobile wi-fi, which is our back up, is running as slow as a sloth on... The post Trencher Alert appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
China Fires Back At U.S. 'Deep Concerns' Over WHO Covid-19 Report
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*NBC: **U.S. 'gravely damaged' coronavirus cooperation, China says as row erupts over WHO probe * The U.S. is "pointing fingers" at other countries who have been supportive of the WHO, Chinese embassy in Washington said in a statement Sunday. A growing diplomatic row over a World Health Organization fact-finding mission into the origins of Covid-19 escalated Sunday as China said the U.S. had "gravely damaged" international cooperation on the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. had "severely undermined multilateral institutions, including the WHO," the Chinese Embassy in Washington...
On the Variations of Climate of the Geological and Historical Past and their Causes
GCD, ClimateCite - 11 hours ago
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Elon Musk invites Putin to talk on Clubhouse
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Elon Musk invites Putin to talk on Clubhouse ****News Topic 286***** “It Would Be A Great Honor To Speak To You”: Musk Seeks To Speak To Putin “It Would Be A Great Honor To Speak To You”: Musk Seeks To Speak To Putin In the latest surprising development from the world’s richest man, moments ago […]
Trump wins, Mitch McConnell loses
The Duran, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Trump wins, Mitch McConnell loses The Duran: Episode 886 McConnell Says Trump “Responsible For Provoking” Attack After Voting To Acquit; Trump Says MAGA “Has Just Begun” House Managers Fold: Will Not Call Impeachment Witnesses After Pelosi Subpoena Threat Update (1300ET) : After a couple of hours of ‘negotiations’ during which Sen. Cruz threatened to subpoena […]
Are U.S. Troops Unwilling to Take The Covid Vaccine?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*US News and World Report: **Pentagon Touts Vaccine Administration Rate Amid Concerns of Widespread Refusal * *The Defense Department is touting its vaccine administration rate as concerns mount that troops are declining to take the voluntary inoculation.* THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT on Thursday touted what it considers the high percentage of coronavirus vaccines it has distributed among military troops in response to growing concerns that a broad swathe of its personnel are refusing to get inoculated. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters the department has so far ordered mo...
Was the ‘Most Loved Line’ in ‘Blazing Saddles’ a ‘Mistake’?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Good luck identifying the part of this endless, ad-infested clickbait slideshow that purports to address the claim.
US Reports Lowest Number Of New Weekly COVID Cases Since October. But Thousands Of Americans Are Still Dying Every Week
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *US reports the lowest number of new weekly COVID cases since OCTOBER as Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, 24, joins the 11% of Americans who've had their first vaccine dose and jokes 'it did not implant my genius father into my brain' * * There were just over 650,000 new COVID-19 infections reported in the US in the seven days to February 13; that is the lowest weekly number since October * Death and hospitalization numbers are also down significantly from numbers recorded last week * While numbers may be dropping following the end of the holiday season, they are s...
Why the U.S. Coast Guard’s Medium Endurance Cutters Have Got to Go
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Within the Coast Guard mission scope is a balanced, yet crucial need to patrol both littoral and deep-water areas as part of an integrated operational approach, a task assigned to the services’ medium endurance cutters. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The U.S. Coast Guard helps intercept dangerous shipments of illegal drugs and supports the U.S. Navy securing international waterways, thwarting terrorism, crime and piracy. In addition, perhaps most of all, they regularly rescue people on the brink of death. As a service, the U.S. Coast Guard...
Depleted Uranium Tank Shells: Is This Picture a Mini-Chernobyl?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * In the 1980s, the U.S. Army took the drastic step of arming its tank, the M1 Abrams, with the ultimate upgrade: a tank-killing round made of uranium, the heaviest naturally occurring element on Earth. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The use of depleted uranium as a penetrator has resulted in superior armament for U.S. tankers crossing the battlefield. Nobody knows how long the one-two combination of the M256 gun and DU ammunition will continue to overmatch enemy armor, but given DU’s superior armor piercing capability, it’s a fairly sure bet DU wi...
What's the Difference Between a 5th or 6th Generation Fighter?
Alex Hollings, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Alex Hollings* *Security, Americas* Today, there are four operational 5th generation fighter platforms in the world. In 2005, the United States became the first nation on earth to field an operational 5th generation fighter in the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. When you look at the F-22 compared to its 4th generation predecessors, the aircraft clearly stands out… but what exactly made it the first of a *new* generation, rather than a more advanced approach to the existing generation of fighters? Generational designations often (or at least *used to*) come from within the aviation...
Movie Review: ‘Space Sweepers’ Is Action Sci-Fi, South Korean-Style
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Space Sweepers Review, Americas* This movie has been touted as the first blockbuster space film to come out of South Korea. The new movie *Space Sweepers,* which debuted on Netflix earlier this week and spent some time Monday and Tuesday on its Top Ten-most-watched list, has been touted as the first blockbuster space film to come out of South Korea. After another South Korean film, Bong Joon-ho’s *Parasite,* won the Best Picture Oscar last year, *Space Sweepers*, while very different from Bong’s scabrous satire, is another film from that country that’s proving ...
More than 150 million Americans under Winter Storm Warnings, Ice Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, or Winter Weather Advisories
Robert, Ice Age Now - 12 hours ago
Welcome to the new Grand Solar Minimum “Many areas east of the Rockies and west of the Appalachians will witness dangerous and record-breaking cold into the first half of the upcoming week,” warns the National Weather Service. “Hundreds of daily low maximum and minimum temperatures will be broken with some February and even all-time low ... Read more The post More than 150 million Americans under Winter Storm Warnings, Ice Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, or Winter Weather Advisories appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Merkel Petulant and Angry As Power Wanes
Alexander Mercouris, The Duran - 12 hours ago
Merkel Petulant and Angry As Power Wanes News Topic 48: Germany: Angela Merkel Loses Her Way, and Her Temper, in the Corona Crisis Germany: Angela Merkel Loses Her Way, and Her Temper, in the Corona Crisis One might think that Chancellor Angela Merkel, with her background in science, would be a perfect fit in the […]
Feb. 2021 Arctic Ice Stays the Course
Hifast, Climate Collections - 12 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: In January, most of the Arctic ocean basins are frozen over, and so the growth of ice extent slows down. According to SII (Sea Ice Index) January on average adds 1.3M km2, and this month it was 1.4M. (background is at Arctic Ice Year-End 2020). The few basins that can…
Marriage and Divorce Amid Pandemic: Couples’ Challenges Abound
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
According to one expert, the pandemic has been particularly troublesome for spouses whose coping strategies have been disrupted.
Dan Dicks Press for Truth: The CovID-19 Psy-Op Globalist Nightmare is NEVER GOING AWAY
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 12 hours ago
Covid-19(84) Is NEVER GOING AWAY & If You Give Them An Inch Now, THEY’LL TAKE MILES!!! - Press For Truth Another great video post from my intrepid Vancouver Lower Mainland Truther journalist colleague Dan Dicks. Looking forward to marching side by side with him during the upcoming February 20th Anti-Lockdown Rally in Vancouver!
Feb. 2021 Arctic Ice Stays the Course
Ron Clutz, Science Matters - 13 hours ago
In January, most of the Arctic ocean basins are frozen over, and so the growth of ice extent slows down. According to SII (Sea Ice Index) January on average adds 1.3M km2, and this month it was 1.4M. (background is at Arctic Ice Year-End 2020). The few basins that can grow ice this time of […]
Why Myanmar is Rising Up in After a Military Coup
Daniel Merino, Gemma Ware, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Daniel Merino, Gemma Ware* *Politics, South Asia* It’s difficult to see what the military will gain from seizing power. Protests have rocked Myanmar in recent days as people take to the streets demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s de factor leader who was arrested alongside the president, Win Myint, on February 1 when the military seized power. We speak to DB Subedi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of New England in Australia, who explains that the Myanmar of 2021 is a very different place to the country which emerged from nearly 50 years of m...
Check Out the New Upgrades for the Army’s EMARSS Spy Plane
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://asc.army.mil/web/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/EMARSS-M.jpg] This powerful plane is about to get even better. Several combat-proven spy planes are being modified, upgraded and prepared for operational deployments in high threat environments beyond what was encountered in places like Afghanistan. Army scientists, engineers, and program developers in a laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md. have spent many years refining state of the art fixed wing surveillance technology, by upgrading its Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissanc...
Is The EU's Vaccine Rollout A Disaster?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*Gatestone Institute:* *EU's Covid-19 Vaccination Debacle: "Epochal Failure" * * The vaccination rollout has been plagued by bureaucratic sclerosis, poorly-negotiated contracts, penny-pinching and blame shifting — all wrapped in a shroud of secrecy. The result is a needless and embarrassing shortage of vaccines, and yet another a crisis of legitimacy for the EU. * "The European Commission ordered too late, limited its focus to only a few pharmaceutical companies, agreed on a price in a typically bureaucratic EU manner and completely underestimated the fundamental importance of t...
"Baltic. Balls and brass monkeys"
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 12 hours ago
*Minor Post Warning!* Andrew Marr had quite a turn of phrase on his eponymous show this morning: And so to the weather. It has been brutally cold - Baltic. Balls and brass monkeys. Nice weather for wolves. Sarah Keith-Lucas is in the weather studio. For pity's sake, please tell us that it's going to get warmer. I've been reading up on the origin of the phrase 'cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey' as a result. Apparently, it originated in the US and has nothing to do with cannonballs. The 'balls', in fact, were a late addition, with the full phrase first appeari...
No, This Is Not a ‘Tsunami Wave’ Headed Toward a Crowded Beach
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
We expected to find the photo was fake, but what we didn't see coming was that it was a fake of a fake.
Trump Was Right Cuomo Hides Real Covid Death Numbers: Won An Emmy Award For His Cold Blooded Act!
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa admits they hid nursing home data so feds wouldn’t find out Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide privately apologized to Democratic lawmakers for withholding the state’s nursing home death toll from COVID-19 – telling them “we froze” out of fear that the true numbers would “be used against us” by federal prosecutors, […]
Elite Human Trafficking [Vol.2] – ART IN EMBASSIES — Mouthy Buddha
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Elite Human Trafficking [Vol.2] – ART IN EMBASSIES Your donations are crucial, and profoundly appreciated: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5149972 SUBSCRIBESTAR: https://www.subscribestar.com/mouthy-buddha One time donations: PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mouthybuddha VE… Elite Human Trafficking [Vol. 1] – Ghislaine Maxwell’s TERRAMAR PROJECT Elite Human Trafficking [Vol. 1] – Ghislaine Maxwell’s TERRAMAR PROJECT Your donations are crucial, and profoundly appreciated: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5149972 […]
Donald Trump Second Impeachment: Innocent, But The Reprehensible Democrat GUILTY Of Lies, Hate, And Incitement Of Violence
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Is there no low that the Democrats won’t stoop to? Clips by the Trump defense team show that the Democrats manufactured the impeachment evidence to lie for political gain. Who should be on trial? The Democrats for committing every crime that they accuse others of! Democrats lie, they desecrate the constitution, due process, democracy, the […]
SUNDAY SCREENING: Behind The Fear (2016)
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 13 hours ago
*SUNDAY SCREENING* | An independent investigation into the hidden controversy about HIV and AIDS.
Everyone Lost in World War II
G2mil, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Hitler had sent Winston Churchill peace offers several times in 1940, proposing that Germany withdraw from occupied areas except for traditional German regions that were seized after World War I. Churchill should have accepted this offer, but he was an arrogant, selfish, bumbling, alcoholic, psychopath whose actions destroyed Europe and the British Empire.
The Great Reset: The Private Central Banks Scam
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 13 hours ago
The Rothschild Empire – The True Leaders of The Planet Earth An increasingly number of people are waking up to the fact that 99% of the Earth’s population is controlled by an elite 1% – but did you know that one family, the Rothschilds, rule everything, even that elite 1%. https://uncensored.co.nz/2019/01/11… source A private banking […]
Is Sean Penn Vincent D’Onofrio’s Son-In-Law?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" actor married Leila George D'Onofrio in July 2020.
After Impeachment Acquittal, Trump Remains Dominant in GOP
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
For Trump’s loyalists, the acquittal offers a vindication of sorts and a fresh connection to the former president's fiery base.
Virus May Never Go Away but Could Change Into Mild Annoyance
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Expert: SARS-CoV-2 could just "become another animal in the zoo."
Jordan Peterson & Gad Saad
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Two Canadian heavyweights chew the fat. Grab a coffee.
New Robot Makes Soldiers Obsolete
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Corridor Oct 26, 2019 The post New Robot Makes Soldiers Obsolete appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Dangerous Wildfire Tree Removal With Chainsaw Tree Felling
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Power Frenzy Dec 10, 2020 In this video you will find firefighters and foresters using chainsaws to tree felling burning trees. This is extreme dangerous... The post Dangerous Wildfire Tree Removal With Chainsaw Tree Felling appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Valentines Day
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
A Valentine’s Day message from Hotep Jesus. *
Valentine’s Day Food Security Special: Hold the Pink Kraft Dinner, Serve Up Comfort Food
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 15 hours ago
Kraft serves up a pink-hued, candy-flavored Valentine's Day version of its boxed mac 'n cheese. What's on your comfort food menu?
Has Turkey Broken Its Agreement With Russia On Syria?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*South Front:* *Mysterious Weapon Knocked Out Syrian Army Battle Tank In Southern Idlib * On February 12, a mysterious weapon knocked out a battle tank of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the southern Idlib countryside. The battle tank blew up in the early morning hours after being hit with an unknown object. The battle tank was situated south of the government-held town of Ma`arat al-Nu`man, way behind the frontline. Opposition sources reported the incident, with some claiming that the battle tank was hit with an artillery round fired by Greater Idlib militants. *Read more* ....
In The Age Of Censorship
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*WNU Editor:* Good advice in this* era of censorship*. Hat tip: Instapundit *Update:* This online library has 24,000 ebooks that you can download for free .... *Bookyards*.
Russia's New Helicopter-Transportable Armored Buggy
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
So this is apparently what the Lasok 4-P Mi-8AMTSH helicopter-transportable armored vehicle looks like. It reportedly weighs 2,045 kilograms with a carrying capacity of 650 kg. 2/https://t.co/jX7VJfvtAG https://t.co/Wu5pwXI7LW pic.twitter.com/Jdfjn0MguY — Rob Lee (@RALee85) February 11, 2021 *Warzone/The Drive:* *Russia's New Helicopter-Transportable Armored Buggy Looks Like A Plague Doctor Mobile * *Russia wants an armored, mine resistant truck that can be easily airlifted. * Apparently, this thing is what they came up with. It’s probably no exaggeration to say that we at The War...
Why the Military’s Biggest Drones are Here to Stay
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Right now, there are Air Force-Northrop Grumman efforts to modernize and sustain Global Hawk drones well into 2040 *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Mini-drones, drone swarms and stealthy drones all regularly receive attention as areas of Pentagon emphasis for future warfare. This is because advances in sensor technology are quickly miniaturizing form-factors and increasing image resolution from longer ranges, all while accelerated, AI-enabled computer processing streamlines data analysis from those sensors. But what about existing, larger me...
The Rise In Poverty In Russia Is Fueling Political Unrest
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
A social worker at Miloserdie (Mercy), one of Russia's best known charities, tells AFP: 'It's a heavy workload' Natalia KOLESNIKOVA AFP/File *France 24:* *Russia's rising poverty fuels political discontent * Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, crowds have grown at the Martha and Mary Convent in central Moscow. The white-walled women's monastery houses one of Russia's best known charities that gives out free food parcels, among other projects. "Before the pandemic we had around 30 to 40 people a day," Yelena Timoshchuk, a social worker at Miloserdie (Mercy) told AFP, lean...
Untitled
Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin In 'first,' delivery drone gets to destination in Israel without GPS Nevada bill would allow tech companies to create governments The Brazil Variant Is Exposing the World’s Vulnerability China launches world’s largest carbon market Polar vortex breaks records in natural gas consumption Powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolts Fukushima area Nine Capitol rioters were charged with sexual assault or had restraining orders for domestic violence: report At least three are military veterans, and some of the male rioters were once charged with rape and battery, HuffPost rep...
Episode #362 – ‘Show Trials & Show Ponies’ with special guests
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
Question: Which Presidents Served in the U.S. Military?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2008%3Anewsml_GM1E4881AXA01&share=true] Not all Presidents were veterans, but being a veteran certainly gave them a leg up in the polls. President Joe Biden is the “Commander in Chief” and that is far from an honorary title. In fact, the Constitution states, “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States.” Since the National Security Act of 194...
Supporters Of Jailed Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Begin 'Candlelit Protests'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Supporters of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who was recently jailed for parole violations, use flashlights during a protest demonstration in Vladivostok, Russia February 14, 2021. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev *The Guardian/Reuters*: *Navalny supporters to defy Kremlin with candelit protests * *People set to gather in courtyards across Russia despite authorities warning they could face arrest * Supporters of the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny plan to hold candlelit gatherings in residential courtyards across Russia on Sunday despite warnings that they could be arrested. ...
"Some Oddities...
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 14 hours ago
"There are some oddities in the perspective with which we see the world. The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be." - Douglas Adams
Rap Superstar Akon Moves Forward With ‘Crypto City’ in Africa to Fight Controlled Economy
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: akon]Grammy-winning rapper Akon is going head to head with corruption and war in Africa by starting his own city that will function outside the corruption.
The Wayne Hankey case
Stephen Kimber, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
I can still remember where I was when I heard the news: in the Senior Common Room at the University of King’s College, staring across the quad at the beautiful, new, soon to be opened university library. At the time, which was the spring of 1991, King’s was still small enough that faculty meetings were […]
Humility Over Hubris: Fight for Justice but Do Not Lose Your Sanity Over It
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 15 hours ago
This world gives much but takes ten times as much for those who have been burdened with the ability to care and choose empathy in The post Humility Over Hubris: Fight for Justice but Do Not Lose Your Sanity Over It appeared first on .
Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America
LaRouchePAC Posts, All Posts - 15 hours ago
*The following statement was released by Donald Trump on February 13, 2021, shortly after the second impeachment sham was over.* I want to first thank my team of dedicated lawyers and others for their tireless work upholding justice and defending truth.
Special Report from Texas on Historic Arctic Blast & Threat of Rolling Blackouts
Brian Lantz, All Posts - 15 hours ago
Special update from Brian and Kesha in Texas on this week's historic Arctic Blast and what we should have learned before in the need to build up our national energy grid, end deregulation policies, and don't be a sucker for the windmills and the genocidal green plan.
Deflation, inflation or stagflation?
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
During the year of the COVID, global consumer and producer prices dropped fell. In some manufacturing-based economies, there was even a fall in price levels (deflation) eg the Euro area, Japan and China).
UK Bans China’s CGTN for Being Too Much Like the BBC
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The British Office of Communications (Ofcom) has pulled the license for China Global Television Network (CGTN) effectively terminating its ability to operate in the UK.
Statewatch News 12 February 2021 (Issue 03/21)
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
12 February 2021 — Statewatch Also available as a PDF) Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter —————————————- Support the fight for civil liberties in Europe Our small team of staff and volunteers works hard to bring you news, analysis, documentation and information on key civil liberties issues in Europe, With your support, we can maintain and … Continue reading Statewatch News 12 February 2021 (Issue 03/21)
Fears over China’s Muslim forced labour loom over EU solar power
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier I have covered this issue recently, but now it appears the EU is finally waking up as well as the US: Nearly every solar power panel sold in the European Union has its origins in China’s oppressed Xinjiang region. The solar industry and Brussels lawmakers […]
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, February 14, 2021
Beatriz Miranda, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
[image: Last year, Brazilian superstar Anitta entertained the crowds gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] LIVESTREAM: Bloco da Anitta (online) – This Sunday, Skol Beats will present Bloco da Anitta, the Carnival bloco by the world-famous pop artist Anitta. The bloco will start performing at 5 PM. The show will be livestreamed both by Anitta and Skol Beats' YouTube channels. Bloco da Anitta – live on Anitta's YouTube channel. Check The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, February 14, 2021 appeared first on The R...
"I do get to correct when you make either misstatements or a statement that needs clarification. That's how it works when you come onto the BBC. I ask a question. You answer it. If you make a misstatement I jump in anytime I want."
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 6 hours ago
There's been discussion over at Biased BBC about a feisty BBC News Channel interview this morning. It took place at 12.07am and featured James Reynolds. I can't supply a video, but here's a transcript: ******* *James Reynolds, BBC*: We can now speak to Republican strategist Seth Weathers who joins us from Atlanta. Hey Seth, good to see you. It was an acquittal, but was it *really* an exoneration? *Seth Weathers, Republican strategist*: Clearly. The reality was it wasn't even a real impeachment, which is why the head of the Supreme Court refused to sit over the trial. It... *James...
Kill Everything with Lasers: Why the U.S. Military Enjoys a Nice Shoot-Off
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* For quite some time, the Army and other laser weapons developers have been working on engineering power-scaled lasers able to fire with greater strength, power, precision, and range. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: Mobile-power technology, targeting algorithms, beam control, and thermal management technologies are all progressing quickly such that more powerful lasers are likely to emerge in the very near future.* Strykers will incinerate enemy drones, helicopters, aircraft, and maybe even incoming enemy missiles, rockets, and artillery with...
These F-35 Jets Would Be Too Close to Iran
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Middle East* Iran continues to commit itself to the destruction of Israel, and the concern among Israeli leaders is simply that, given the longstanding history of Arab-Israeli tensions, the UAE could someday partner with other Arab countries to threaten, intimidate or even attack Israel, however likely. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Iran continues to commit itself to the destruction of Israel, and the concern among Israeli leaders is simply that, given the longstanding history of Arab-Israeli tensions, the UAE could someday partner with other Arab...
Worth the Cost: The L115A3 Rifle is One Accurate Sniper
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, World* The new L115A3 was first fielded by the 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand in 2008. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The L115A3 bolt-action rifle was developed to have an effective range of 1,500 to 1,700 meters—compared to that of the .50 BMG cartridge. The .338 Lapua Magnum had less significantly less kinetic energy, but in some cases could penetrate armored glass. Military rifles have long had a more utilitarian appearance but for good reason. The rifles needed to be durable, rugged and even useable as a heavy club if all else failed. The exc...
These AI Drones Could Keep the Momentum Going During a High-Pitched battle.
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* It is possible that robotic ammunition platforms could help identify the kind of ammunition needed for a particular attack. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The Army seeks self-guiding, auto-loading robots empowered to arm combat vehicles and move ammunition from one platform to another quickly while reducing risk to soldiers and coordinating combined joint attacks. The emerging artificial intelligence-centric system seeks to resolve a resupply problem often confronted by attacking forces traveling with finite amounts of ammunition. Further...
Beware Beijing’s Long-Term Strategy of Division
Michael Ryan, Valbona Zeneli, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Michael Ryan, Valbona Zeneli* *Security, Asia* China’s Belt and Road Initiative and “17+1” cooperative plan will inevitably create a real stress test for the cohesion of the European Union. Making consensus decisions at the speed of relevance is the principle challenge confronting President Joe Biden’s renewed multilateralism. The world is a competitive place in which freedom and innovation thrive, but it is also one in which democratically-elected governments face a significant disadvantage:  Authoritarian regimes can make decisions faster, marshal resources more quickly, and s...
IPCC Scenarios Ensure Unreal Climate Forecasts
Hifast, Climate Collections - 14 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: ? Figure 5. CO2 emissions (a) and concentrations (b), anthropogenic radiative forcing (c), and global mean temperature change (d) for the three long-term extensions. As in Fig. 3, concentration, forcing, and temperature outcomes are calculated with a simple climate model (MAGICC version 6.8.01 BETA; Meinshausen et al., 2011a, b). Outcomes…
NO, IT WON'T DO
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
Under the headline "It'll Do," David Frum grades Donald Trump's second impeachment on a curve: The 57–43 margin wasn’t enough to convict under the Constitution. It wasn’t enough to formally disqualify Trump from ever again seeking office in the United States. But practically? It will do as a solemn and eternal public repudiation of Trump’s betrayal of his oath of office. You say that you are disappointed? That a mere rebuke was not enough? That justice was not done? It wasn’t. But now see the world from the other side, through the eyes of those who defend Trump or even want him to ...
Republicans Unmasked
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
They needed seventeen Republican votes to convict Donald Trump. They got seven. The final count was decisive -- 57 for conviction, 43 against. In one sense, the senate saw Trump for who he is. But given that 67 votes were required for conviction, there is another obvious conclusion. The Republicans have been unmasked. The whole world sees who they are. Frank Bruni writes: I keep thinking about the late 1990s, Bill Clinton, that whole melodrama and how Republicans used it in the service of a particular identity for their party. I keep thinking about what a lie that identity was the...
Cities Sending Mental Health Experts to Hundreds of Calls, NOT Cops—And It’s Worked 100%
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 15 hours ago
[image: mental health]In once city alone, nearly mental health experts have resolved nearly 800 incidents without any violence or even arrests.

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