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The First Sunday of Lent
Menagerie, The Last Refuge - 22 hours ago
Gospel Mk 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he
remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild
beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested,
Jesus … Continue reading →
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Thai Billionaire-led Opposition Behind “Student” Mob
Land Destroyer, Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 23 hours ago
*February 21, 2021* (Brian Berletic - LD) - The US-backed billionaire-led
opposition party Future Forward (now known as Move Forward and Progressive
Movement parties) has always been behind the supposedly “student-led”
anti-government protests.
They had been hiding behind them - but today they’ve come out openly to
support them.
I explain how whatever escalation the opposition has planned is ultimately
the work of this opposition party and their foreign sponsors - particularly
the US government and the US-funded fronts operating in Thailand
(Prachatai, Thai Lawyers for Human R...
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 20 February 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for
the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer
to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a
smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you
click […]
Produce checks largely compliant in Czech Republic
News Desk, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Only 10 of almost 800 samples taken during food safety inspections were
non-compliant, according to results published by the Ministry of Health in
the Czech Republic. From August to October 2017, the Regional Hygiene
Stations (KHS) carried out the targeted checks to verify the safety of
food. The Ministry of Health published the findings this... Continue Reading
WashPost ‘Fact Checker’ Only Nudges Kamala With ‘2 Pinocchios’ For Wild Vaccine Claims
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ We have good news and bad news on The Washington Post Fact
Checker. The good news? They caught up with Vice President Kamala Harris
telling Axios there was “no national strategy or plan” for vaccinations
when they took office, and they were “starting from scratch.” The bad news?
Chief fact-checker Glenn Kessler only […]
Catherine Austin Fitts: Building a Bitcoin Prison for The Mark of The Beast Digital Currency System
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Catherine Austin Fitts: Building a Bitcoin Prison for The Mark of The Beast
Digital Currency System by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (2.20.2021) Former
Assistant Secretary of Housing and investment advisor Catherine Austin
Fitts says you have to be careful and fully understand Bitcoin. Fitts
explains, “We do know they want to go to an all-digital system with central
…
Chili Yazzie: The Planet is in Trouble, Time for Conversations with Indigenous
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 8 hours ago
By Duane Chili Yazzie Shiprock, Navajo NationCensored NewsThe energy
development interest is mired in a mindset that says there is nothing wrong
with how they do business. The first impulse is to oppose any suggestions
that energy development could be done in a different way. They bristle at
the talk of addressing the climate crisis and of renewable energy. The
automatic reaction to the Biden
Underestimating the Glock 39 Could Be the Last Thing You Ever Do
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami*
*Security, *
The Glock 39 is one of the company’s smallest pistols on the market.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: Although the .45 GAP round hasn’t quite
taken off as some anticipated, the well-engineered round’s performance
cannot be ignored and could indeed eventually gain popularity. The Glock 39
is an excellent choice for those that place a premium on knockdown power
and performance over magazine capacity.
In the early twenty-first century, industry cooperation between the
CCI/Speer ammunition company and Glock lead to the creation of a new
caliber, .45 GAP. ...
How the M60E6 Became a Light Machine Gun Gem
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*Security, Americas*
The M60 would see its first combat use in the Vietnam War in 1965 with the
U.S. Marines. While it served well for many soldiers, providing heavy,
accurate firepower, it also revealed many more flaws in the design.
*Here’s What You Need to Remember**:* It has ‘German’ DNA.
The M60 is one of the enduring symbols of the American firearms industry.
Born out of a fusion of two WWII-era German designs, the original M60 had
several engineering flaws that lead to its replacement by the M240. But in
2014, Denmark adopted the M60E6 as the standard light ...
February 21st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #33
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are
going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use
this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and
Presidency. … Continue reading →
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Sunday February 21st – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY
WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue
reading →
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Refuge.
Must Watch! "Doubling Down On The Markets; You Can't Fight Reality With Printing Money; Central Bankers Troubles"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe,
*"Doubling Down On The Markets; You Can't Fight Reality *
*With Printing Money; Central Bankers Troubles"*
The F-5E "Tiger" Jet: Sleek, Fast, and Budget Friendly
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*Security, *
If you're a developing country without a monstrous military budget, the
F-35 isn't for you. The F-5, a sleek, fast, and affordable upgraded
third-generation fighter, might be.
*Here's What You Need To Remember: *The program began in the 2000s when a
contract was awarded to the Brazilian firm Embraer to modernize forty-six
F-5Es with European and Israeli technology.
The F-5E “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export
successes. Designed as a budget lightweight fighter, the F-5E is still
operated by many nations around the world despite t...
Russia's S-300 Provided Capable Air Defense, but the S-400 System is World-Class
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*Security, Europe*
What exactly makes the S-400 such a hot ticket item in the world today? How
did it evolve from the earlier S-300?
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the capabilities of the S-400 may
appear to be a significant leap, they got there through the slow evolution
of earlier S-300 missiles.
The S-400 is one of the most controversial missiles in the world currently.
The United States has imposed economic sanctions on countries simply for
buying the system, but many of the world’s powers are interested in it,
with India signing deals in September 2...
Bombcats: How the F-14 Tomcat Transformed into a Strike Aircraft
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*Security, *
Operations in former Yugoslavia and the Gulf showed the need for a heavy
strike aircraft in the Navy's arsenal. But how effective could the F-14 be
in that role?
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Navy’s retirement of the A-6
Intruders left a small capability gap until the new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets
entered service, and the F-14 could carry more bombs than the new F/A-18A/C
Hornet.
The F-14 Tomcat was designed to defend the U.S. Navy’s fleets from
practically every airborne threat. While it packed long range AIM-54
Phoenix missiles for defense a...
Suspect Science Threatens US Farming – Again
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Paul Driessen ~ Modern American agriculture has wrought miracles over
the past 70 years. Conventional farm production per acre and overall nearly
tripled, corn (maize) production increased 500% from 20% less land – and
farmers used less water, less fuel, less fertilizer, and fewer pesticides
and other chemicals for every bushel of food they […]
February 21, 2021 – Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
This evening we offer you a special treat, a 1943 training film for
American soldiers about how not to act like a jerk in front of the English.
Your favourite tips of the past 24 hours would be much appreciated!
It Only Gets Worse For New York In The Competition With Florida
Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian - 1 day ago
* It was only a couple of months ago that I had a post contrasting the
states of New York and Florida on many different measures of public policy
and success (or failure). * The two states are roughly equal in population,
yet are at opposite ends of the spectrum on major public policy issues,
with New York following the high-tax, high-spend, high-regulation model,
and Florida the low-tax, low-spend, low-regulation model. * It seems like
every day things get worse for New York and better for Florida.
The Connection Between Politicians & Intellectuals
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 day ago
“The death of Pericles and the Peloponnesian War mark the moment when the
men of thought and the men of action began to take different paths,
destined to diverge more and more widely till the Stoic sage ceased to be a
citizen of his own country and became a citizen of the universe. Pericles
had been the last philosophic statesman. Socrates remarks in the *Phaedrus *that
his loftiness of spirit was due to his converse with Anaxagoras, whose
speculations about Nature and the intelligence that works in Nature had
given Pericles an insight and breadth of view that he carried into his wor...
Terrible Cost: Why the Battle of Verdun Was a Major Blunder
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Warfare History Network*
*History, Europe*
[image: By 300 ppi scan of the National Geographic Magazine, Volume 31
(1917), page 338., Public Domain,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=173229] As Sabaton righly
noted, "Though a million shells have scarred the land, no one has the upper
hand."
*Key point: *The entire fight was yet another attempt to break the
stalemate of trench warfare. Although many died, the plan did not work and
later Imperial Germany would sue for peace.
Operation *Gericht*—German for “judgment” or “tribunal”—was the brainchild
of Erich von Falk...
New Capabilities are Closing China’s Aircraft Carrier Gap With America
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Security, Asia*
Traditionally a land power, Beijing has been compelled by events in the
last two centuries to see the Pacific Ocean as its vulnerable flank.
*Here's What You Need To Remember: *The new Chinese AEW plane may not be
quite the wonder weapon it’s made out to be, but it’s a useful capability
which will allow Chinese carriers to extend radar coverage and coordinate
operations further away from their littoral waters. Its another piece of
evidence that Beijing is meticulously building up elements of its naval
power with an eye on long-term higher-end c...
These 5 Russian Warships Feel Right at Home in the Black Sea
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Security, Europe*
The fleet’s main base has traditionally resided in Sevastopol, which lies
in Ukraine.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *All in all, the Black Sea Fleet may not
have many large warships, but it has a lot of small, stealthy platforms
that can threaten adversaries at a considerable distance.
On November 25, Russian coast guard and naval forces confronted two
Ukrainian Gyurza-M artillery boats and a tugboat attempting to pass under a
new bridge connecting the Russian mainland to the Crimean Peninsula. The
Russian ships and aircraft opened fire...
Beast: How Better Armor and Many Guns Made the B-17 a "Flying Fortress"
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Warfare History Network*
*History, Americas*
[image:
https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E65V0I9Z01&share=true] The
B-17 could be killed, but its many defenses made that much harder.
*Key point: *The B-17 was one impressive piece of engineering. Here is how
they won against the Axis.
The B-17 Flying Fortress was the most celebrated four-engine strategic
bomber of World War II, but like many other aircraft that achieved lasting
fame, it barely made it into production.
In 1934, the U.S. Army Air Corps put out bids for a long-range,
high-alt...
U.S. Air Force T-38 Jet Crash Kills USAF Instructor And A Japanese Student Pilot
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
Pictured: A T-38 jet, the model being flown before crashing in Alabama on
Friday
*Daily Mail:* *Two people dead after military T-38 jet en route to
Tallahassee crashed near Alabama airport *
* The nature of the crash is not clear and the victims have not been
identified
* The presence of Air Force response suggests victims were Air Force
personnel
* This is the second deadly military plane crash in Alabama in recent
months
* Columbus, Mississippi was the origin point of the flight before its
tragic end
Two people are dead after a military jet crashed near the Montgomery
...
Three dead and two wounded after mass shooting at Louisiana gun shop
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 1 day ago
Yahoo News Three people were killed and two wounded after a mass shooting
at Louisiana gun shop, police say. Multiple people were shot in the...
The post Three dead and two wounded after mass shooting at Louisiana gun
shop appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Real Madrid Narrows the Gap to Leader Atletico in LaLiga
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Hours after Levante stunned LaLiga leader Atletico Madrid 2-0, Real Madrid
eked out a 1-0 win on Saturday over Valladolid to move just three points
behind its cross-town rival.
From Bad to Worse for Liverpool with Derby Loss to Everton
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 on Saturday on goals by Richarlison and Gylfi
Sigurdsson in a game that saw Reds captain Jordan Henderson leave the pitch
injured in the 29th minute.
New York’s Pharaonic Hudson Yards Struggles in Pandemic
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
The $25 billion Hudson Yards housing, office and retail complex was
supposed to spur economic development in New York, but the promise of a
bright future has given way to a bleak present dominated by the impact of
COVID-19.
Protest against Article 112 outside Thai Parliament as PM Survives Vote
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Demonstrators protested outside the parliament building in the Thai capital
Bangkok on Saturday to call for the repeal of legislation that criminalizes
anyone deemed to insult the country’s powerful monarchy.
Chelsea Winning Streak Ends at Southampton
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Chelsea had to settle on Saturday for a 1-1 draw at Southampton as its
winning run stretching back to last month came to an end.
Opposition Leader Navalny Loses Appeal against Imprisonment
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
A Moscow court rejected on Saturday an appeal from Russian opposition
leader Alexei Navalny against his 3½-year imprisonment after he was found
guilty of violating the conditions of his parole.
Two Protesters in Mandalay Shot Dead by Myanmar Police
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
At least two people were shot dead on Saturday by police in Mandalay,
Myanmar’s second city, during a protest against the military junta that
seized power in a coup d’etat on Feb. 1.
Osaka Wins 2nd Australian Open Title after Defeating Brady
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Japan’s Naomi Osaka clinched on Saturday her second Australian Open title
as she comfortably defeated the US’ Jennifer Brady in straight sets.
Riots Continue for 4th Night in Spain over Imprisonment of Rapper
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
Barcelona and several other Spanish cities woke up on Saturday morning to
looted stores and damaged property after a fourth consecutive night of
protests calling for the release of rapper Pablo Hasel.
Former Australian Government Party Adviser Accused of Second Rape
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
A woman said on Saturday she was raped by a former adviser to the
government party accused this week of raping another co-worker in
parliament, according to local media reports.
At Least 5 Killed, 2 Injured as Series of Sticky Bomb Explosions Rock Kabul
Latin American Herald Tribune - 1 day ago
At least five people, including two members of the security forces, were
killed and two people were injured on Saturday in three back-to-back sticky
bomb explosions in the Afghan capital, officials said.
US Defense Department Inspector General To Review Decision To Move U.S. Space Command Headquarters Out Of Colorado
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Space News:* *Pentagon inspector general to investigate decision to move
U.S. Space Command to Alabama *
*Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) said in a statement Feb. 19 that he requested
the IG investigation a month ago.*
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s inspector general will begin a probe
into how the Air Force decided U.S. Space Command should move its
headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
“We plan to begin the subject evaluation in February 2021,” Assistant
Inspector General Randolph Stone, said in a memo Feb. 19.
The IG will “review the basis for selecting Huntsville, Ala...
The US Empire Is An Abusive Narcissist: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
Americans: healthcare please Government: Sorry did you say a new military
base in northeastern Syria? Americans: no, healthcare Government: Alright
you drive a hard bargain but here’s a new military base in northeastern
Syria. ❖ Sorry we’re not going to be able to do the […]
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