Tuesday, March 16, 2021

16 March - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Bolivian court ordered four-month detention of ex-president Áñez and her ministers
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Bolivian court ordered on Sunday the preventive detention of ex-interim president Jeanine Áñez for four months in a prison in La Paz, as well as of two of her ex-ministers. Criminal investigation judge Regina Santa Cruz ordered the pre-trial detention of the ex-president (2019-2020) in the Obrajes Women's Correctional […] The post Bolivian court ordered four-month detention of ex-president Áñez and her ministers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Yes, the F-15E Can Now Carry and Drop B61 Atomic Bombs
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Nuclear Weapons, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC14186F7B50&share=true] The B61 may be from the 1960s, but recent modifications make it a highly accurate weapon. *Key point: *F-15Es with B61s creates an options for a smaller, "tactical" nuclear strike. However, the project has been criticized due to costs and concerns about instability over deterrence. Earlier this week, an American F-15E Strike Eagle, a more advanced derivative of the venerable F-15 design, successfully dropped the latest modification ...
Why China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Is a Potent Threat
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Chinese Air Force, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1315B657F0&share=true] The J-20 is a good fighter, but is good enough to challenge the F-22 or F-35? *Key point: *Beijing has forged ahead with stealing and copying American stealth fighter designs. Here is how the J-20 stacks up. Could the Chinese J-20 5th generation stealth fighter succeed in destroying crucial U.S. tankers, surveillance planes or airborne command posts? The interesting question was posed by a London-based analyst cited in an article from ...
JB and Jamie Handley Underestimated No More
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
After more than a decade and half of treatments that failed to bring about the kind of progress Jamison Handley needed, one therapy cracked the code and imparted communication. Think about how it must feel to be smart as a...
Lebanese-Americans Charged with Bear-Spraying Police on January 6th at the US Capitol; One Capitol Officer Died Soon After
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 17 hours ago
Bear spray is actually less potent than human pepper spray. However, the impacts can be serious. It seems to have … Continue reading →
For distancing and masks: who is Brazil’s new Health Minister?
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new Health Minister, cardiologist Marcelo Queiroga, supports mask wearing and social distancing measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Hours before choosing Queiroga, the president had dismissed cardiologist Ludhmilla Hajjar for the position, a supporter of the same measures recommended by Queiroga. In a video dated March 5th, Queiroga points […] The post For distancing and masks: who is Brazil’s new Health Minister? appeared first on The Rio Times.
More NOAA Lies, Major March Snowstorm buries the Alps under 10 Feet, and Finland fears this Winter’s Record Snow won’t melt in the Summer
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 17 hours ago
All-time cold-records continue to fall as the Grand Solar Minimum continues to intensify, despite what NOAA is telling us. The post More NOAA Lies, Major March Snowstorm buries the Alps under 10 Feet, and Finland fears this Winter’s Record Snow won’t melt in the Summer appeared first on Electroverse.
Paraguay decreed red alert in 24 regions with further restrictions and suspension of classes due to coronavirus upsurge
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Paraguay announced further restrictions on mobility from Monday and the suspension of in-person classes from March 18th for two weeks in 23 cities to curb the surge in covid-19 cases, which is overwhelming the country's health system. The curfew schedule will be extended "from 8 PM to […] The post Paraguay decreed red alert in 24 regions with further restrictions and suspension of classes due to coronavirus upsurge appeared first on The Rio Times.
5 former OPCW officials join prominent voices to call out Syria cover-up
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Prominent signatories and five former OPCW officials are calling on the chemical watchdog to address the cover-up of its chemical weapons investigation in the Syrian city of Douma, and to hear out the dissenting scientists whose findings were censored.
Statement of Concern: The OPCW investigation of alleged chemical weapons use in Douma, Syria
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
We wish to express our deep concern over the protracted controversy and political fall-out surrounding the OPCW and its investigation of the alleged chemical weapon attacks in Douma, Syria, on 7 April 2018.
Book Review: Mark Carney: value or price?
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Mark Carney has a book out. It is called Value(s): Building A Better World For All. Canadian born Carney was formerly the governor of the Bank of England – the best paid governor ever at £680,000 a year plus £250,000 housing expenses. Carney recently commented that “You don’t get rich in public service.”!
Forget COVID, Global Oligarchs Are Now Rehearsing For A ‘Cyber Pandemic’
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 17 hours ago
A pandemic of black-hat cyber attacks against critical infrastructure would necessitate mandated and authenticated digital IDs for every person on earth prior to being allowed Internet privileges. Secondly, emergency shutdowns would cause economic chaos. This is a critical article to read and digest. It isn’t an easy read. However, if you were caught by surprise … Continue reading Forget COVID, Global Oligarchs Are Now Rehearsing For A ‘Cyber Pandemic’ →
New Academic Alliance Vows to Fight Cancel Culture on U.S. Campuses
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 17 hours ago
*21WIRE* | American education is being destroyed by woke ideology, and some academics have decided to fight back.
After grad student suicide, misconduct findings, university suspends professor
Niko McCarty, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
Nearly two years after a doctoral student hanged himself in a building on the campus of the University of Florida, in Gainesville, his supervisor has been placed on paid leave, a move that follows a report released last month that found evidence of misconduct at three different computing conferences. Huixiang Chen was found dead in … Continue reading After grad student suicide, misconduct findings, university suspends professor
What Was That?… | Possible Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Yakutia, Russia
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
RT The sky over Ust-Nera, Russia was lit up by the orange tail of an unidentified object that seemed like it could be a meteor. Local media outlets also suggested the object may have been space garbage dumped from the International Space Station. end
Links 3/16/2021
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Spain’s Labor Office Hit by Massive Ransomware Attack As Unemployment Hits Four-Year High
Nick Corbishley, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The victims of this latest ransomware attack are among the most vulnerable in society -- those who have lost their jobs or whose jobs have been furloughed.
Marijuana consumers return to pre-pandemic shopping hours, favoring evenings versus the daytime
Andrew Long, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted work, school and life schedules, it also caused marijuana buyers to change when they shopped, shifting from the evening hours to the daytime. A year later that pattern is returning to normal, with more shoppers visiting cannabis retail outlets in the evening. Retailers in general, including marijuana outlets, experienced shifting […] Marijuana consumers return to pre-pandemic shopping hours, favoring evenings versus the daytime is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. pressured Brazil not to buy Sputnik V, Trump administration document shows
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian government announced on Saturday the purchase of 10 million doses of the Russian vaccine. A US government report prepared during the Trump administration claims that the country persuaded Brazil not to buy the Sputnik V, the vaccine against the novel coronavirus developed by Russia. The information is contained […] The post U.S. pressured Brazil not to buy Sputnik V, Trump administration document shows appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden Pushes Rescue Plan: Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets
United States President Joe Biden launched on Monday his campaign to promote the $1.9 trillion economic rescue plan promising to accelerate anti-COVID vaccination efforts and the distribution of economic relief to the public.
Messi Leads Barça to 4th Straight LaLiga Triumph
Lionel Messi scored a brace to lead FC Barcelona to a 4-1 victory on Monday night over lowly Huesca and push the Catalans – winners of four straight in LaLiga – to within four points of league-leading Atletico Madrid.
Sputnik V Vaccine Runs Up vs. Western Doubts, Production Problems
Russia was the first country to announce that it had developed a vaccine against COVID-19, Sputnik V, but it has not been able to make it profitable due to Western hesitancy to use it and problems with mass producing it.
Chilean Bishop Urges Catholics to Ignore COVID Rules, Attend In-Person Mass
Controversy erupted on Monday in Chile over a bishop’s call for Catholics to flout the government’s COVID-19 restrictions and attend Mass in-person, an act of defiance that coincides with a high case load and new lockdown orders affecting metropolitan Santiago and other large cities.
US Trying to Reactivate Diplomacy with North Korea
The White House confirmed on Monday that it has tried to contact North Korea but has not yet received a response, and it made clear that it is certain it will be able to resume diplomacy with the Asian nation after more than a year with no communication between Washington and Pyongyang.
Vatican Says Catholic Church Can’t Bless Same-Sex Unions
The Vatican said on Monday that the Catholic Church cannot impart its blessing to unions of same-sex couples and that any religious recognition of such unions by priests is deemed illicit.
More EU Countries Halt Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine
France, Germany, and Italy became on Monday the latest countries to suspend the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
Bolivia’s Ex-President Añez Transferred to Women’s Prison
Bolivia’s former interim president Jeanine Añez was transferred on Monday to the Women’s Orientation Center in the Obrajes district of La Paz, where she will be held in preventive detention during the ongoing investigation into the so-called “coup d’etat” case.
PSG to Step Up Player Security after Di Maria’s Home Is Burgled
Paris Saint Germain will improve the security of their players’ homes after Angel di Maria and Marquinhos’ father were burgled, sources close to the French club said.
‘Nomadland’ on Course for Oscars’ Glory
With few detours, missteps or roadblocks so far, “Nomadland” has dominated the current United States film awards season and on Monday solidified its status as an Oscars’ favorite by garnering six nominations.
Taliban to Send Delegation to Moscow Peace Conference
The Taliban confirmed on Monday that they would send a “high-level” delegation to participate in the upcoming international peace conference in Moscow, set to be held on March 18 to push forward the stalled intra-Afghan peace negotiations, which will also be attended by the Afghan government.
West Bank Reports Record COVID-19 Figures as Fresh Lockdown Enforced
Palestinian authorities in the West Bank registered on Monday record levels of COVID-19 infections as a new lockdown came into force with hospitals running at full capacity.
Benzema-Led Real Madrid in Search for Quarterfinal Spot vs In-Form Atalanta
Real Madrid will host Atalanta on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash, hoping that in-form Karim Benzema leads them to finish up what they started in Italy, when they snatched a last-minute 1-0 win.
OECD takes unprecedented action against Brazil after setbacks in the fight against corruption in the country
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Faced with what has been perceived as a setback in the fight against corruption in Brazil, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has taken an unprecedented decision: to create a permanent monitoring group on the issue in Brazil. The organization, which Brazil is seeking to join, is concerned […] The post OECD takes unprecedented action against Brazil after setbacks in the fight against corruption in the country appeared first on The Rio Times.
Desperate Dan Andrews resorts to doctored photos to keep deceiving Victorians
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago
By TONY MOBILIFONITIS MORE rumours are swirling around Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. Some have him being arrested, others that a “former Victorian Labor Minister” beat him up at an “undisclosed location”, possibly near Lindsay Fox’s holiday home at Portsea where he was staying. Others suggest he was drunk when he fell down steps – leaving […]
Why you shouldn't stand beneath trees when lightning's around
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 19 hours ago
Courtesy of reader A. W., I was given the link to this tweet, which led me to the associated video (by now copied to YouTube, so I can embed it here). Among the commenters on Twitter was one who traced the location of the incident to Gurgaon in India, via this news report. A man died and three were injured on Friday in Gurgaon after lightning struck a tree under which they had been standing to avoid getting drenched in the rain. The horrific incident was caught on a security camera. The incident took place on Friday evening at Signature Villas apartment complex in Gurgaon's ...
Iran Begins 2nd Stage Clinical Trials of Locally Made Coronavirus Vaccine
Iran started on Monday the second phase of clinical trials for its locally made COVID-19 vaccine candidate, the first to reach this stage in the country after an initial study showed it to be safe and effective.
EU Starts Legal Process over UK’s Alleged Brexit Protocol Breach
The European Union sent on Monday a formal letter to the United Kingdom for allegedly breaching the customs agreement on Northern Ireland within the Brexit deal.
At Least 25 Taliban Fighters Killed in Avalanche on Afghan Border
At least 25 Taliban fighters were killed in an avalanche while trying to cross into eastern Afghanistan from neighboring Pakistan through a mountainous route, Afghan authorities said on Monday.
India Not Shutting All Options on Cryptocurrency, Minister Says
The Indian government has said that it plans to regulate and allow a “certain window” for the use of cryptocurrency and stop short of imposing a complete ban, signaling a changing approach after initially aiming to criminalize the use of virtual money.
Real Madrid’s Hazard in Fresh Injury Woes Ahead of Atalanta Clash
Real Madrid midfielder Eden Hazard will miss the upcoming second leg of the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 matchup against Atalanta after he sustained a muscle injury, according to the Spanish side on Monday.
11 of 47 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Granted Bail in Subversion Case
Eleven of the 47 pro-democracy dissidents in Hong Kong who have been charged with subversion under a sweeping security law were released on bail on Monday.
‘Mank’ Leads the Way with 10 Oscar Nominations
“Mank,” directed by David Fincher, scored 10 Oscar nominations on Monday and two women, Chloe Zao and Emerald Fennell, were nominated for Best Director for the first time.
Anthony Hopkins: Life Is Absurd, We Take Everything So Seriously
Thirty years after he nabbed an Oscar for his lead role in the classic horror “The Silence of the Lambs,” Anthony Hopkins has been nominated for another Academy Award thanks to his performance in “The Father.”
Most of Italy Under Lockdown Again as Cases Surge
Almost a year after the first nationwide coronavirus shutdown was announced in Italy, most of the country is again under strict lockdown from Monday until at least April 7, after Easter.
Spanish Deputy PM Pablo Iglesias Steps Down to Launch Madrid Election Bid
The leader of Spain’s left-wing Unidas Podemos party Pablo Iglesias announced on Monday he would leave his post as a deputy prime minister in the coalition government to run against the conservatives in Madrid’s regional elections.
EFE and Casa Africa Launch 3rd Edition of Spanish Journalism Prize
The third edition of the Saliou Traore Prize for Spanish-language journalism, established by EFE and Casa Africa, opened to candidates on Monday.
Japan’s TeamLab Blends Sauna in New Exhibition
Japan’s art collective, TeamLab, has melded a sauna and new exhibition “Reconnect” in Tokyo to let visitors see art from a completely new perspective.
Suu Kyi Hearing Delayed due to Internet Issues after Deadly Anti-Coup Unrest
A Myanmar court adjourned on Monday the virtual hearing of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi due to technical issues related to internet connectivity blocked by military rulers after days of deadly protests that have left 126 people dead since the Feb. 1 coup.
Manila Completes a Year in Lockdown with Fresh Surge in Cases
Manila completed on Monday one year in uninterrupted lockdown amid a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases across the Philippines, especially in the capital, despite having enforced some of the strictest and longest lockdown measures in the world.
Protests in Australia Demand Justice against Gender-Based Violence
Thousands of Australians took to the streets on Monday to protest against gender inequality and criticize the government for its handling of several allegations of sexual abuse in the country’s parliament.
India Adds over 26,000 New COVID-19 Cases, Highest Daily in 3 Months
India added on Monday 26,291 new COVID-19 infections, registering the highest single-day spike in almost three months in a country where the everyday number had seen a steep decline.
Beyonce, Swift Make History as Woman Power Dominates Pandemic-Hit Awards
Favorites Taylor Swift and Beyonce made history at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night when women won it big at the pandemic-battered show.
China’s Factory Output Surges 35% amid Fast Recovery
China’s industrial production grew more than 35 percent in the first two months of the year, according to official data released on Monday.
Beijing Enveloped by Smog Caused by Pollution, Sandstorm
Residents in Beijing woke up on Monday to a city enveloped by a thick brown smog due to high pollution levels in recent days and a sandstorm from Mongolia.
Brazilians Protest against COVID-19 Restrictions as Cases Pile Up
Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated on Sunday across Brazil against the restrictive measures imposed by the regional governments to arrest the worsening COVID-19 crisis in the second-worst affected country by the coronavirus pandemic.
Asteroid 2021 EN4 flew past Earth at 0.18 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 EN4 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.18 LD / 0.00047 AU (70 310 km / 43 640 miles) at 03:49 UTC on March 15, 2021. This is the 26th known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year and...... Read more »
The Daily Brief 2021-03-15
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-03-15] This is a summary of *18* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Iran, IRGC, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Damascus, Syria, Israel, Britain, Biden, Erdogan, Turkey, Jerusalem, Kosovo, Iraq, US, Russia, Aleppo, Ansarallah, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Hama, Homs, ISIS, Libya, LNA, Marib*. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, World-News, Syria, Middleeast, Turkey, Iraq, Gulf, Yemen, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Iran unveils large underground missile base: video - Azerbai...
The Daily Brief 2021-03-15
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-03-15] This is a summary of *18* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Armenia, Azerbaijan, Damascus, Syria, Iran, Israel, Britain, Biden, Erdogan, Turkey, IRGC, Iraq, US, Russia, Aleppo, Ansarallah, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Hama, Homs, ISIS, Libya, LNA, Marib*. Categories covered in this brief: Uncategorized, World-News, Syria, Iran, Middleeast, Turkey, Iraq, Gulf, Yemen, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - - Azerbaijan claims all Armenian prisoners have been released ...
The Daily Brief 2021-03-15
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-03-15] This is a summary of *18* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Iran, IRGC, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Damascus, Syria, Israel, Britain, Biden, Erdogan, Turkey, Jerusalem, Kosovo, Iraq, US, Russia, Aleppo, Ansarallah, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Hama, Homs, ISIS, Libya, LNA, Marib*. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, World-News, Syria, Middleeast, Turkey, Iraq, Gulf, Yemen, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Iran unveils large underground missile base: video - Azerbai...
The Daily Brief 2021-03-15
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-03-15] This is a summary of *18* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Iran, IRGC, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Damascus, Syria, Israel, Britain, Biden, Erdogan, Turkey, Jerusalem, Kosovo, Iraq, US, Russia, Aleppo, Ansarallah, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Hama, Homs, ISIS, Libya, LNA, Marib*. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, World-News, Syria, Middleeast, Turkey, Iraq, Gulf, Yemen, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Iran unveils large underground missile base: video - Azerbai...
When Did World War I Actually End? Not When You Think It DId.
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The conflicts that remained unresolved with the 1918 armistice or the 1919 treaty meant that World War I did not end until some time later. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *At least ostensibly, World War I ended first with the cessation of armed hostilities between the warring powers at the famed “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” that is November 11, 1918. The official, or diplomatic, end of World War I came later at the Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919. *Conflict Rages on in Russia* However, the conflicts that remai...
This Is the True Story of a German Pilot Who Survived Imprisonment
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* A young Luftwaffe pilot was shot down by ground fire, captured, and then spent three years in a Soviet prison camp. He lived to tell the tale. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: **Gottfried P. Dulias was a young Luftwaffe pilot who had seen plenty of action in the skies above the Eastern Front. Flying the Messerschmitt Me-109G-14/AS with Jagdgeschwader 53—known as the Pik A’s, or Ace of Spades squadron, or simply as JG 53—he shot down five enemy aircraft and became an ace.* *Subsequently, he was shot down by ground fire and captured, an...
Not Dead Yet: How the F-117 Nighthawk Became a Stealthy Pilot Trainer
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Air Force, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1999%3Anewsml_RP1DRIKVNJAG&share=true] The F-117 has been reportedly seen alive and flying despite an official retirement. *Key point: *It looks like the F-117 is being used as an adversary to test modern stealth pilots in war games. However, Congress has mandated that the Air Force finally destroy the old, but impressive aircraft. In a March 19th Instagram post, an aviation enthusiast posted several photos of an F-117 flying in Star Wars Canyon in California. The canyon, ...
Soon: Why the Military Wants Hypersonic Weapons So Badly
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Air Force, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC135B6E2810&share=true] These super-fast weapons are already under development by Russia and China. *Key point: *The future of nuclear weapons will inclue very fast hypersonic missiles. Which platforms might the military arm with such weapons? At the very moment when it did not seem possible for the U.S. to accelerate and emphasize hypersonic weapons development, the Pentagon has decided to make yet another push. The U.S. Department of Defense is immediately...
Nuclear Nightmare: China and Russia Are Improving Their Atomic Weapons
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Great Power Competition, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_SP1EFA10JHH15&share=true] Beijing and Moscow have achieved much in the way of modernization. *Key point: *Both Russia and China have better and newer nuclear weapons. Can Washington keep up? The U.S. must massively “revise” its nuclear weapons-oriented 21st-Century Strategic Deterrence Theory to reinvigorate its arsenal of current and future weapons of mass destruction as a way to stay in front of fast-modernizing rivals, the Commander of U.S. Strategic ...
New York City Lost a Record 631,000 Jobs to the Pandemic in 2020. So What’s Next?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
A look at the raw numbers behind the pain of New York City's biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression.
A Coming COVID Catastrophe – A Must Watch!
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 18 hours ago
The post A Coming COVID Catastrophe – A Must Watch! appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Biden Border Crisis Increases – GOP Pushing Back Against President’s Policies
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*21WIRE* | The radical shift by Democrats has provoked a harsh response from Republicans.
Russia expresses concern over deployment of Turkish reinforcements to northern Raqqa
[image: Russia expresses concern over deployment of Turkish reinforcements to northern Raqqa] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria has expressed its concern about the Turkish forces sending military reinforcements to the Al-Raqqa Governorate in northern Syria, and fortifying their positions there. The deputy director of the Russian Center for Reconciliation, Major General Alexander Karpovi, said on Monday: * “The Russian side is extremely disturbed by the transfer of military equipment to the Turkish forces and the implementation of fortific...
Green New Deal backers balk at Biden fracking ban on federal land
Bonner Cohen, Ph. D., CFACT - 19 hours ago
Two of the U.S. Senate’s most enthusiastic supporters of the Green New Deal, are having second thoughts about the Biden administration’s determination to go full-speed-ahead into a glorious Green future. The post Green New Deal backers balk at Biden fracking ban on federal land appeared first on CFACT.
China is slowly killing democracy in Hong Kong
Juris Paiders, The Duran - 19 hours ago
On 5 March, the annual session of China’s National People’s Congress was opened – an event that was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The session began with the proposal of several reforms that will have a huge impact on the already restricted democracy of Hong Kong. At a time when West is […]
Cancel Culture Comes In Many Different Forms
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 19 hours ago
Although the phrase cancel culture is a recent addition to the lexicon of lunacy, it has been with us for a long time. One could argue that William Tyndale was cancelled for heresy in 1536, although even most of today’s self-appointed censors would draw the line at executing heretics. Most, but by no means all. […]
Tipping Point: THIS is What Happens When Governments Print To Infinity
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 19 hours ago
source / The Money GPS Some say inflation isn’t coming, it’s already here. Others suggest we’re heading for deflation. I guess it depends where you look. What is evident is that governments are pumping more money into their economies than ever before in history by a large margin. Central banks are buying up assets with […]
Thwarting a terrorist attack targeting Damascus.
khalediskef, The Duran - 19 hours ago
The competent security services in Syria managed to thwart a terrorist attack that was targeting the Syrian capital Damascus, through suicidal bombings with explosive belts. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency “SANA”, the terrorist operation was thwarted on Monday, in cooperation with citizens of the towns of “Zakia” and “Kanaker” in Rural Damascus, where […]
when we come we find that the hallowed light that was consecrated in heart and in crown is not there but has been squandered
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 20 hours ago
1) The now of the present hour must be utilized as a chalice of spiritual opportunity. Life must be indulged by its highest objectives, honored by the adoration of exalting principles and merited by selfless service. Beloved people, the power to change is within every man. Prefer this power and venerate it above every limiting condition and watch the alchemy of self expand! Transmute lies of shadowed substance that arrest your spirit’s upward soaring. Realize that conditions of human limitation are but ghosts that parade upon the stage of mortal existence, only to be laid ...
Many Americans Will Have a Ralphie-Ovaltine Moment, and I Won't Feel for Them.
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 17 hours ago
In many homes across the country the classic movie "A Christmas Story" is a holiday staple. In this perfect little movie, Ralphie has several loss-of-youthful-innocence moments. One of the most poignant is his effort to decode a message to save radio heroine Little Orphan Annie. Ralphie eagerly awaited his special decoder rings arrival in the mail. This is important stuff! He finally receives the decoder package and rushes off to sit in privacy and decode. The narrator recounts the tension building as he deciphers. That’s until the whole message is clear. A stunned Ralphie reali...
Here and There
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
After the Snow Storm in Arizona The Progressive Agenda is Expensive Gasoline prices topped $3 a gallon last Sunday in nine states and the District of Columbia, part of a steady national rise since November that some analysts expect to hit the $4 mark soon. I see it heading to over $5, […] The post Here and There appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
"Here And Now..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 19 hours ago
"That we can never know," answered the wolf angrily. "That's for the future. But what we can know is the importance of what we owe to the present. Here and now, and nowhere else. For nothing else exists, except in our minds. What we owe to ourselves, and to those we're bound to. And we can at least hope to make a better future, for everything. " - David Clement Davies
Biden Stimulus Plan Shores Up Weakest Multi-Employer Pension Plans Rather than Taking on Private Equity Abuses
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
A Biden rescue of the sickest private pension plans goes largely under the radar.
Fresh focus on a stale peace process for Syria
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 19 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On March 11, the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, and Qatar met in a trilateral effort to push for a political resolution to the 10-year-old conflict in Syria. They held a joint press conference in Doha and issued a broad statement concerning the future of Syria, and their joint commitment to […]
The Black Market
Steve Roberts, The Duran - 19 hours ago
We live in the digital era when it’s almost impossible to hide from everyone without leaving a social life behind. The CIA, Military, FBI and other organizations have the ability to find the exact location of a person. They use different algorithms based on artificial intelligence, satellite photography, drones, collected intelligence and some other factors […]
Cancel Culture
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 20 hours ago
ABC News : Rain Making Wildfires Worse
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 20 hours ago
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has determined that dry conditions are needed to prevent wood from burning. Why the rain in Australia makes it harder to fight wildfires – ABC News
How America Saved the World (During World War I)
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* By the end of hostilities, World War I resulted in more than 40 million military and civilian casualties and billions of dollars in property damage. Here’s What You Need to Remember: The war to end all wars... On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, visited the city of Sarajevo and were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a 20-year-old Yugoslav nationalist. The assassinations triggered World War 1, which broke out a month later when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. ...
6 Unusual Facts About the Battle of Gettysburg
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Despite roughly 50,000 casualties reported on both sides during the Battle of Gettysburg, there was only one reported civilian casualty: Mary Wade, a seamstress, was hit by a stray bullet while making bread in her kitchen. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* The population of Gettysburg at the time was only 2,000, yet the casualty numbers for the three-day battle were more than twenty times that. *Gettysburg Fact #1: There Were 50,000 Military Casualties, 1 Civilian* Despite roughly 50,000 casualties reported on both sides during the ...
Wyoming Lockdown
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 20 hours ago
As of today, all COVID restrictions have been lifted in Wyoming. But here in Cheyenne we are locked down by several feet of very heavy snow, and below freezing temperatures. As difficult as this is for humans, it is likely … Continue reading →
All Smärta och Sjukdom Kommer Från - Ett Citat av M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
All smärta och sjukdom kommer från denna koncentration på det förflutna, medan din hälsa, din styrka och din lycka hänger på skapandet av en framtid där dessa problem inte längre existerar. Tro på en framtid som ger dig mer lycka och så ska det bli i sinom tid. *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2021/03/all-pain-and-sickness-come-froma.html*
Alle Pijn en Ziekte Komen Voort - Een Citaat van M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*Alle pijn en ziekte komen voort uit deze concentratie op het verleden, terwijl je gezondheid, je kracht en je geluk zullen afhangen van het scheppen van een toekomst waarin deze problemen niet langer bestaan.* *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2021/03/all-pain-and-sickness-come-froma.html*
Alle Schmerzen und Krankheiten Kommen Von - Ein Zizat von M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*Alle Schmerzen und Krankheiten kommen von dieser Konzentration auf die Vergangenheit, während Ihre Gesundheit, Ihre Kraft und Ihr Glück von der Erschaffung einer Zukunft abhängen, in der diese Probleme nicht mehr existieren.* *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2021/03/all-pain-and-sickness-come-froma.html*
Can cars run on water?
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We all gain a naive understanding of the chemistry of water when we first study chemistry. We all discover the massive amount of evs released to form the water bounds. Of course our thinking stops there and we tend then to ignore what others say. Except any and all soluble acids happily produce hydroxl ions while taking out a hydrogen atom none too tightly bound. Obviously a lot of hydrogen exchange going on here. Now add a catylist and we have production with direction. It is no longer so obvious that water is unable to provide hydrogen as a source of energy when it is so ...
Physicist Dr. Lubos Motl’s book review of Morano’s Green Fraud: ‘Amazing…entertained…sourced in a perfectionist way’
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Exceptional review regarding the inherant quality of Moranos work. Of course Morano is a master debater who overwelms opponents. Of course, the facts have always been on his side. The Global warming gag has always been in pursuit of a political resolution that sees the emergence of authoratarian ideologues. The faux science was merely a foil. Thus easy enough to beat up. but like all good propagandists, you merely repeat the lie. It has actually caused real damage and the faux pandemic is yet another version. *Physicist Dr. Lubos Motl’s book review of Morano’s Green Fraud: ...
Escaping Technology Stagnation and Reaching True Technology Acceleration
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We can see future targets and we have spending rampup been pursued. I must suggest that their emergence is been accellerated by real knowledge of future success. The reason i say this is that the time cycle to capitalization has massively collapsed and human decission making has not naturally collapsed at all. Why is Tesla going to be successful and not financially collapsed? No track record is good enough to rush investment like this. .Do not be concerned. Current politcal issues will resolve and we are then full press into the future. *Escaping Technology Stagnation and ...
Clayton Mack encountered aquatic Dinosaur
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
I have also read his other book as well and am now working through this later work in which he is much braver in covering odd occurences. It is clear that he did encounter a aquatic dinosaur. Certainly that is the only explanation he had at the time. It was a misty morning, but they saw a typical pleiosaur head and neck stick up several feet out of the water. They fired on it and it immediately dived and went down. They then proceeded over yhe spot. Looking down through the water they saw the large pleiosaur shape sitting still on the bottom. It then took off. No mistakin...
SOVCOMFLOT SURFS ON A WAVE OF CASH
Editor, Dances With Bears - 21 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Sovcomflot, Russia’s dominant shipping company and (next to the Chinese) the world’s most valuable energy tanker fleet, announced yesterday that in 2020 its earnings had risen almost 10%, and its profit jumped by over 18%. However, the stock market is decidedly unimpressed. On the Moscow Stock Exchange, where Sovcomflot shares have […]
Extreme Meteor Explosion Over New England Causes Earth Tremors
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Skywatch Media News March 14, 2021: A meteor fireball skyrocketing over Vermont at 42,000 mph, exploded with the energy equivalent of 442 lbs of TNT on March 7 at 5:38 pm EST. The explosion was so powerful that it produced a shock wave that caused buildings to shake. end
Does China Really Want a Two-Seater Version of Their J-20 Stealth Fighter?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Chinese Air Force, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC196FE16D00&share=true] An extra human in the warplane could help the fighter do even more. *Key point: *China no doubt wants AI to assist its human pilots. However, there are some things only a real human can do. Is there a chance that a two-seat 5th-Generation Stealth fighter might bring some additional advantages to multi-role air combat? The answer to this seemingly complex question might, at least at the moment, seem somewhat vague. One answer may be as a...
Prepare Yourself: Armed Hypersonic Drones Are Coming
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Future Warfare, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2001%3Anewsml_RP2DRIJRLEAA&share=true] The future might see super-fast robot warplanes engaging in battle. *Key point: *As hypersonic technology becomes more widespread, expect it to be adopted to weapon systems other than just missiles. Here is how it could be used with UAVs. Hypersonic attack drones will definitely exist, the question simply is when. The prospect of surveillance drones or armed unmanned systems catapulting through space at five times the speed of sound, is a...

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