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Medical Ideology Made Covid Worse
Ron Clutz, Science Matters - 11 hours ago
Love of Theory is the Root of all Evil — Statistician Matthew Briggs During the pandemic anti-viral treatments were dismissed and their usage cancelled by medical bureaucrats. The rise of “evidence-based medicine” was a major advance in medical science by putting the focus on patient outcomes as the measure of a treatment’s success. Yet during […]
Narratives and pushback
Dennis, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
Perhaps there’s still hope for the Conservative Party. The grassroots are showing some muscle. It remains to be seen whether O’Toole acts on this message or continues down the Liberal Lite path. “Efforts to get official Conservative policy to recognize that climate change is real have failed.” It may seem like a minor point, but… Continue reading →
2 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Saturday, March 20
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 12 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Two new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia today (Saturday, March 2o). Both cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone; one is a close contacts of a previously announced case, and the other is still […]
Soon Enough, the Air Force’s Lack of B-2 Bombers Won’t Matter
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, United States* The B-21 Raider is coming soon as a new replacement. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As the B-2’s capabilities would be fully subsumed by the B-21’s, the Air Force plans to retire the Spirit around the year 2036 as the Raiders phase in. Of course, the B-2 story suggests that the biggest question may be whether the B-21 can stay on budget, and just how many Washington will be willing to pay for when the bill comes due. Since its inception in 1947, the U.S. Air Force has been deeply invested in operating long-range strategic bomber ...
Fact: American and Japanese Forces Engaged in Combat in 1937
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *World War II History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_RP3DRHZTHRAA&share=true] Imperial Japanese planes attacked an American patrol boat in China in what was likely a provocation by a rogue element in the Japanese military. *Key point: *Tokyo was trying to consolidate its gains in China but also was thinking about expanding in the Pacific. In 1937, some military officers wanted to force Tokyo's hand by starting a war immediately. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start T...
Services Ranked: How Physically Fit Are the U.S. Military Branches?
Task and Purpose, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Task and Purpose* *U.S. Military, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2A8F960N9M&share=true] To the surprise of no one, the U.S. Marines are the fittest of the entire bunch. *Key point: *The Army is not doing so well with fitness standards these days. Is there any way a new test or revisions could help improve military readiness? When Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a letter to his troops just before the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, he told them, “I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill ...
Terminate NATO
Jacob G. Hornberger, null - 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] The Washington Post has published a long piece calling for NATO to take on a new official enemy — China. The piece is written by Sara Bjerg Moller, an assistant professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. She argues that after 30 years since losing the Soviet Union as its official enemy and struggling to find a replacement to justify its continued existence, a perfect replacement would be China. I’ve got a better idea. Let’s just put NATO out of its misery and terminate it. After all, let’s not forget NATO’s original...
Biden and Blinken’s unprovoked attacks on Russia and China backfire...because if you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones
Scott Ritter, null - 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] In attacking the moral character of Russia’s president and China’s human rights record, the Biden administration opened the door for a critical examination of America's own troubled history. President Joe Biden has defined his administration with the mantra of “America is back,” hinting at a return to what he and his supporters believe to be the halcyon days of President Barack Obama’s two-term tenure as president, as well as a sharp departure from the policies and practices of the man who usurped Hillary Clinton’s bite at the presidential apple, Donald Trump. ...
More 'Covid Suicides' than Covid Deaths in Kids
Micha Gartz, null - 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] Before Covid, an American youth died by suicide every six hours. Suicide is a major public health threat and a leading cause of death for those aged under 25 — one far bigger than Covid. And it is something that we have only made worse as we, led by politicians and "the science," deprived our youngest members of society — who constitute one-third of the US population — of educational, emotional and social development without their permission or consent for over a year. And why? For what? We were scared. We were scared for our lives and those of people we love. ...
Attacked Spas Had Been Targeted by Prostitution Stings
AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Police records show 10 people were arrested at the two Atlanta massage businesses on prostitution charges, but none since 2013.
BP to develop UK’s largest hydrogen factory in Teesside
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey Starry eyed Rachel Millard forgets to ask how much this will cost the taxpayer: BP is planning to build a vast hydrogen factory in Teesside to provide energy for local industry and homes. Its H2Teesside could be producing hydrogen from natural gas – so-called ‘blue’ […]
Did Fred Rogers Sue the KKK?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The beloved children’s television program host took on the white supremacist organization back in 1990.
Freedom Day Around the World - Stand Up! Speak Out! and Defend Our HUMAN Rights!
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 10 hours ago
*Veterans in The Netherlands Guarding the Protesters* *Veterans in The Netherlands Guarding the Protesters* *Hospital Workers and Veterans in The Netherlands* *guarding the Protesters* Good Morning Readers. It is a cool and rainy day on the West Coast on this soon to be i*nfamous Day March 20, 2021 in History!* First, to go along with the stunning photos above...that I just received from my Dutch Warrior Granny in The Netherlands, here is her message: *"Hallo gc:* *This afternoon in Amsterdam museumplein.* *Caretakers and veterans standing on the frontline to protect the protes...
Sunshine Week & #FreeAssangeTelethon
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
Our latest blog post is a round-up of recent coverage of Biden administration developments that may impact Julian’s case, with important contributions from the ACLU, Jameel Jaffer, Dan Froomkin, and others.
Saturday Morning Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 10 hours ago
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - David Macdonald and Martha Friendly examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has put even more strain on a Canadian child care system which was already under severe stress. And the Broadbent Institute offers a look at how a COVID recovery plan can help remediate some of Canada's long-standing social and economic needs. - Meanwhile, Tavia Grant points out what transparency looks like in the few workplaces where we've been able to see the effects of an outbreak - while noting that we're still in the dark in most cases. - Jeremy Appel discusse...
Welcome to the Weekend
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago
Blog Admin Comments Life at the White Wolf Mine, atop Arizona’s Mogollon Rim is slow, gentle, and is separated from the strife that city dwellers seem to face. I realize that many readers have carved out their own spot in the world where they can be at peace. As the hare-brained schemes of politicians […] The post Welcome to the Weekend appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Bad week for Biden. #ChickenJoe trends, “President Harris” & Air Force One…ouch
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Bad week for Biden. #ChickenJoe trends, “President Harris” & Air Force One…ouch ****News Topic 334***** #ChickenJoe trends on Twitter after Biden avoids debate with Putin following ‘killer’ accusation https://www.rt.com/usa/518648-chicken-joe-biden-putin-twitter/ “It’s Pretty Windy Outside” – White House Blames ‘Climate’ For Biden’s Biff On Air Force One Steps “It’s Pretty Windy Outside” – White House Blames ‘Climate’ […]
The C word V word
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 11 hours ago
I noticed this sentence in an AP article lead: "Ozlem Tureci, who co-founded the German company BioNTech with her husband, was working on a way to harness the body's immune system to tackle tumors when they learned last year of an unknown virus infecting *PEOPLE IN CHINA* ." People in China are usually called Chinese. And pandemics are usually called by a geographic area. You may recall that most of the MSM were calling SARS Cov 2 by the C word and the W word last spring. When we were visiting our son in the hospital in February there were no restrictions, not even in critical care...
Is Meghan Markle Planning to Run for US President in 2024?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The Duchess of Sussex was rumored to have bigger political plans after her explosive Oprah Winfrey interview.
Correcting the record on climate
Craig Rucker, CFACT - 12 hours ago
These stories have a common tell. Watch out for superlatives such as hottest, coldest, wettest, driest, snowiest, most, etc. The post Correcting the record on climate appeared first on CFACT.
Powerful explosion hits city in eastern Aleppo
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 15 hours ago
[image: Powerful explosion hits city in eastern Aleppo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – An explosion rocked the city of Al-Bab in the eastern countryside of Aleppo on Saturday, resulting in a number of casualties. Local media reported that the explosion occurred inside a cargo warehouse at Qabasin Junction inside this city that is controlled by the Turkish-backed forces. According to reports, one person was killed and 6 others were injured. The exact causes of the explosion have not yet been determined, but some news pages in the city stated that it was caused by a car bomb. Continu...
US aircraft carrier reaches Greek island of Crete
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 15 hours ago
[image: US aircraft carrier reaches Greek island of Crete] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 P.M.) – The US aircraft carrier, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, arrived at the Marathi naval base on the coast of the Greek island of Crete on Saturday morning, the Greek newspaper Ekathimerini reported. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier approached berth K14 on the island’s northwest coast, with the help of four tugboats, around 11 A.M. local time. “This port visit demonstrates the unique capabilities that SUDA provides to support the US presence in the strategically dynamic eastern Mediterranean region,...
Turkish forces launch attack on SDF troops in northern Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 15 hours ago
[image: Turkish forces launch attack on SDF troops in northern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Armed Forces, alongside their rebel allies, launched an attack on the positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the key town of Ain Issa on Saturday, local reports revealed this afternoon. According to the reports, the Turkish military and their allies launched several artillery shells and rockets toward the defenses of the Syrian Democratic Forces, resulting in a number of explosions that could be heard throughout the area. Continue reading Turkish forces laun...
"It Is Our Fate..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
“Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die. I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person – one cannot exist in full consciousness – without having to have a showdown with one’s sel...
China's New H-20 Stealth Bomber: More Than America Can Handle?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Stealth Fighters, Asia* We won't know how well it performs until it is fielded in the mid-2020s, but it's arrival is likely to change the Pentagon's calculus. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Only three countries have both the imperative and the resources to develop huge strategic bombers that can strike targets across the globe: the United States, Russia and China. Strategic bombers make sense for China because Beijing perceives dominance of the western half of the Pacific Ocean as essential for its security due to its history of maritime invasion, and th...
"Just Before the 'Everything' Bubble Explodes: Stock Market Mania in 2021"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
*"Just Before the 'Everything' Bubble Explodes: * *Stock Market Mania in 2021"* by Birch Gold Group "Is the market going insane? Is an enormous “everything bubble” – inflated with cash flowing into overvalued investments – headed for a historic explosion? Is the market in a “mania” phase right now? With every passing day, it’s getting more challenging to answer “no” to any of these questions. *“Hyper-speculative,” “blindly courageous” stock market mania: *Wolf Richter highlighted one example in a recent article, charting a dramatic rise in margin debt (broker debt used to finance in...
Access to Safe Water Never Loses Value
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW YORK, Mar 20 (IPS) - The writer is Communications Manager at Safe Water Network The UN will be commemorating World Water Day on Monday March 22.The global community is celebrating World Water Day 2021. In the COVID-19 pandemic era, the importance and value of water for all people has never been clearer. Access to safe water is essential for public health and thriving communities. Read the full story, “Access to Safe Water Never Loses Value”, on globalissues.org →
"Investigators need to stop waiting for evidence," continued!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 12 hours ago
*SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021* *Hesse don't need no facts:* We start today with an observation about Tucker Carlson Tonight. Our observation is connected to something we (liberal) denizens of Our Town may not know about ourselves. Our observation would be this: Carlson often starts his Fox News program with some perfectly reasonable point. He'll frequently blow his point wildly out of proportion. He will frequently overstate or disappear basic facts. But in its essence, his point will be perfectly valid. He doesn't need to toy with his facts. Our observation gets worse. Quite of...
What Killed the A-12 Avenger? Two Words (Not Russia or China)
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* The A-12 could have been a very powerful stealth bomber. However, it fell victim to the post-Cold War spending cuts. *Key point: *Ultimately, the A-12 Intruder program was cancelled by then Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, who cited cost overruns and an unclear production timeline as reasons for termination. Needing a replacement for the aging A-6 Intruder platform, the U.S. Navy thought big, and hoped that a dedicated bomber armed with precision munitions would be able to serve in an attack role. Not only that, but the Navy also wanted somet...
The U.S. Military's Nuclear Arsenal Is What Keeps Us Safe
Peter Huessy, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Huessy* *Nuclear Weapons, United States* [image: Nuclear Weapons] This is why America’s defense leaders, especially the vice chairman of the joint chiefs, have urged Congress to move modernization forward at “the speed of relevance.” For the past decade, two administrations and twelve annual sessions of Congress have agreed on a strong bipartisan basis to both modernize the nation’s nuclear arsenal and simultaneously continue building such weapons in an arms control framework. In a nation dangerously divided about public policy, such a consensus is a national treasure the...
Even Russia Thinks the Chinese Navy Can't Beat America in a War
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Chinese Navy, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1249451F10&share=true] Chinese aircraft carriers are smaller and come with fewer planes, but they would be armed with long-range anti-ship missiles. *Key point: *Few wars play out similar to previous ones. Is it really reasonable to assume that America would win and that the fight would look just a redo of World War II? *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 St...
Researchers say AstraZeneca vaccine can cause thrombosis in BRAIN in ‘rare’ cases as WHO says it is ‘not certain’ about it
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
RT German scientists have found out that administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine could potentially produce antibodies that would in turn stimulate formation of blood clots... The post Researchers say AstraZeneca vaccine can cause thrombosis in BRAIN in ‘rare’ cases as WHO says it is ‘not certain’ about it appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Victims of the COVID-19 Vaccines, 3-4 Months Later: ‘I’m Still Not Right’
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Humans are Free Aftermath is defined as the consequences of a significant, disastrous event. Thousands upon thousands of Americans all over the country are saying... The post Victims of the COVID-19 Vaccines, 3-4 Months Later: ‘I’m Still Not Right’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Asian Women Say Shootings Point to Relentless, Racist Tropes
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
From the moment Asian women began to migrate to the U.S., they were the targets of hypersexualization, said Ellen Wu, a history professor at Indiana University.
Italian Air Force Releases Photo Of Eurofighter Typhoon In Swing Role Configuration With Four GBU-48 Bombs
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 12 hours ago
[image: Italian Eurofighter with four GBU-48 bombs] The Italian Air Force has integrated the GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II bombs with the Eurofighter Typhoon fleet for “Swing Role” missions. The Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) has published an interesting photo of a Eurofighter [...] The post Italian Air Force Releases Photo Of Eurofighter Typhoon In Swing Role Configuration With Four GBU-48 Bombs appeared first on The Aviationist.
Playing defense for Cuomo puts Heastie’s Speakership in jeopardy
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 12 hours ago
The progressive wing of the Assembly Democratic caucus is becoming increasingly disgruntled with the leadership of Carl Heastie in recent weeks, as the Speaker pulls out all of the stops to play defense for New York’s embattled and newly disgraced governor. The post Playing defense for Cuomo puts Heastie’s Speakership in jeopardy first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle.
Young students know the dangers of vaccines
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Gabriels_Horn March 19, 2021 Todays so-called ‘vaccines’ are not for your health; they are bioweapons meant to harm and kill you. These school-aged children... The post Young students know the dangers of vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Vaccinated Health Worker Tests Positive for COVID in “Breakthrough” Case
Sunfire, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Bay News 9 SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. – What are being called “breakthrough” cases of COVID-19 are popping up across the U.S. They’re people who test... The post Vaccinated Health Worker Tests Positive for COVID in “Breakthrough” Case appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Human Movements Cannot Be Anonymized | Edward Snowden
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Deception is Not True Consent March 19, 2021 Mirrored from New Anonymous Official: ( Now we can all see how the world is controlled by... The post Human Movements Cannot Be Anonymized | Edward Snowden appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
London Lockdown Protest
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
This is by far the BIGGEST UK protest I have seen. They will not be able to police these crowds. #RightToProtest #londonprotest #lockdown2021 pic.twitter.com/w6MbYpBMWT — Anna Brees (@BreesAnna) March 20, 2021 Laurence Fox weighs in with a message Canadian Conservative politicians can’t even bear to think about let alone articulate. The most important thing in… Continue reading →
Israeli forces shoot dead another Palestinian demonstrator
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 13 hours ago
Israeli troops shot a Palestinian protester in the head in the West Bank on Friday during a demonstration against Israel's confiscation of village land - contains video.
Canada’s Weekly Covid Vaccine Harm and Injury Report- 22 Dead with Vaccine
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 13 hours ago
*The weekly report, not the summary, is and has always been used here. All previous reports will be linked at the end of this latest update. * *Before getting to the latest let’s review the information from the week ending March 05/21 to understand the number of injections administered this past week. Knowing the number of weekly injections helps usunderstand the rates of adverse events on a weekly basis.* Canada's Weekly Covid Harm & Injury Report- 15 Dead with Vaccine *On March 5th/21 the total number of doses administered stood at: 2,255, 174* *As of March 12th/21 the total ...
Can the Army Really Build or Find ‘the iPhone’ of Military Rifles?
Jared Keller, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Jared Keller* *U.S. Army, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM2E86F00PN01&share=true] The military is always looking for new and better weaponry, but what would a high-tech, revolutionary rifle look like? *Key point: *The Army does not want to settle for less when it comes to its new squad weapon. What are the key features the Pentagon is looking for? The Army isn't on the hunt for any old rifle for it's Next Generation Squad Weapon program — it's looking to spark a "revolution in small arms" on par with what the iPhone di...
The Story of how North Korea Defeated the U.S. Navy in Battle
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Korean War, Asia* North Korean boats had laid over 3,000 Soviet-supplied contact and magnetic mines in the 400 island-congested square miles. This plus artillery proved to be the Navy's downfall. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The amphibious landing at Wonsan never took place as it would be overrun by U.N. troops advancing on land. But just a few weeks later Wonsan fell to a massive Chinese-North Korean counterattack. Beginning in February 1951, the port was subject to a U.N. naval blockade that would become the longest in modern history. At noon sharp ...
The F-35 Has One Major Advantage Over Everything Else in the Sky
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *F-35 Upgradeability, * While the F-35s weapons and stealth technology are argued by advocates to be unparalleled throughout the world, the aircraft’s largest margin of superiority when compared to rival platforms may be found in its sensing and computing. And all of that can be upgraded over time. Criticisms and concerns regarding the state-of-the-art F-35 Joint Strike Fighter continue to echo throughout the halls of Congress, coupled with the emerging prospect that the 2022 budget could be amended to cut the size of any planned F-35 buy, leading many to contempla...
America Built the F-22 Raptor, But Could the F-23 Have Been Better?
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *F-22, * Ultimately, the Air Force ended up with an excellent plane with the Raptor—but both the YF-22 and YF-23 were outstanding designs. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Both the Raptor and a fully operational F-23 would have carried eight air-to-air missiles internally—that was the Air Force requirement. Moreover, the operational jets were essentially identically in terms of avionics—both competitors had proposed similar avionics suites. In fact, the Raptor ended up with the radar that was originally proposed for the YF-23. In 1991, Lockheed won the Advanced Ta...
Is a Boeing 727 Airplane House Visible in the Woods on Google Maps?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
An Oregon man had an unusual choice for his dream home.
Dissenter Weekly: Biden Accused Of Using Trump Rules To Fire Whistleblower
Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 12 hours ago
In this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola cover a development involving a whistleblower with the Bureau of Land Management, who is being forced out of the agency with a rule adopted under President Donald Trump that was supposed to be revoked. The post Dissenter Weekly: Biden Accused Of Using Trump Rules To Fire Whistleblower appeared first on Shadowproof.
Biden is on His Heels Amid a Migrant Surge at Mexico Border
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Career immigration officials, overwhelmed by the earlier surges, have long warned the flow of migrants to the border could ramp up again.
The RAH-66 Comanche Was the F-35 of Helicopters. Too Bad It Flopped.
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Helicopters, * The Comanche, in theory, might have been an awesome-looking helicopter—but unfortunately, that did not save it from being a poorly managed defense program. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: After six years of conceptual dithering, in 1988 the Army finally issued a Request for Proposals and selected in 1991 a futuristic designed proposed by Boeing and Sikorsky. This RHA-66 (Reconnaissance Attack Helicopter) was formally named after the Comanche Native American tribe per Army custom. Pop quiz: what prominent U.S. military aircraft has a stealth...
How the IRS Can Destroy Your Life (If You Let Them)
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *IRS, * First, always file your tax return on time. If you fail to do so (generally April 15, but this year it has been delayed by a month), be aware that the penalty is 5 percent of the unpaid tax due. That penalty is charged on a monthly basis for up to five months, and if the return is filed more than sixty days late, the minimum penalty is $435. It’s no secret that to many American taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service indeed has a menacing reputation. There are plenty of stories in which the IRS takes the initiative to garnish wages if you owe the agenc...
The U.S. Army Experimented With its Own Dirty Radioactive Bomb
Joseph Trevithick, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Joseph Trevithick* *Dirty Bomb, Americas* [image: Castle Bravo nuclear test. Date 1 March 1954] Many nuclear powers tested or built a variety of weapons, including those designed to maximize radiation and minimize any explosion. *Key point: *Not much is known about America's down dirty bomb project. However, two pieces of information were recently declassified. From television to Hollywood blockbusters, the “dirty bomb” – a device designed to spew radioactive material rather than set off a massive atomic explosion – has captured the public imagination as a potential terrorist w...
Japan's New Taigei-Class Submarine: Quieter, Faster, and Deadlier
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Submarine, Asia* Here's what we know so far about this new submarine, created to replace the older Sōryū-class as Japan’s premier attack submarine. *Here's What You Need to Know:* The first of the Taigei-class is intended to be a test platform for the multiple new technology designs it carries onboard Japan’s manufacturing heavyweight Mitsubishi Heavy Industries just launched the Japanese Navy’s first new diesel-electric attack submarine. The new class, known as the Taigei-class, is intended to supplant the older Sōryū-class as Japan’s premier attack submarines. ...
Latest From The Australian Permanent Drought
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 13 hours ago
This drought may never break Sydney FLOODS as ‘dangerous and life-threatening’ rain pummels Australia’s east coast | Daily Mail Online
Did the Kalinin K-7 Heavy Bomber Appear in Actual Color Photos?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The pictures in question purportedly showed the Kalinin K-7 heavy bomber, an old Russian aircraft developed in the 1930s.
Myanmar protesters defiant. Soros NGO outed and Aung San Suu Kyi missing
The Duran, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Myanmar protesters defiant. Soros NGO outed and Aung San Suu Kyi missing The Duran: Episode 918 Death toll mounts in Myanmar but protesters remain defiant Death toll mounts in Myanmar but protesters remain defiant Protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar were not relenting as the deadly crackdown on peaceful demonstrations took an increasing toll. […]
Was Netflix Show ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Canceled?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The show follows a gang of misfit superhero siblings trying to stop the end of the world.
Predicting The Climate In 100 Years
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 13 hours ago
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center predicted a warm February in the US, with Texas hot. Climate Prediction Center – OFFICIAL 30-Day Forecasts Instead we got the exact opposite. U.S. had its coldest February in more than 30 years | National … Continue reading →
Biden’s ‘Greater Middle East’ Peace Push Lacks Any Meaningful Progress
Andrew KORYBKO, OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
The reason for this is that the US refuses to learn from its mistakes contrary to its post-Trump rhetoric, which has resulted in scant progress being made in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya. The Biden Administration isn’t serious about bringing peace to the four countries in the so-called “Greater Middle […]
O'Toole's Speech
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 14 hours ago
Last night, Erin O'Toole delivered a speech to the Conservative convention. It was all about change. First, he started with the facts: We have lost two elections in five-and-a-half years. In that time, we have had four leaders. We must present new ideas, not make the same arguments hoping that maybe this time more Canadians will come around to our position. Then he stated the obvious: We are never going to win over Canadians just by relying on Justin Trudeau to continue to disappoint. His scandals, as outrageous as they often are, will never be enough to defeat him. Then he lamba...
Weekend reads: The fake author with more than 200 papers; accusations of ‘heinous plagiarism’; PETA requests a retraction
Ivan Oransky, Retraction Watch - 14 hours ago
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured: Meet the medical resident who had his wife peer review … Continue reading Weekend reads: The fake author with more than 200 papers; accusations of ‘heinous plagiarism’; PETA requests a retraction
A Mumbling, Bumbling, Stumbling, Fumbling Fool
dr.samizdat1618@gmail.com, Event Horizon Chronicle - 15 hours ago
I am sure that most of you saw the photos and/or videos of Joe Biden's pathetic attempt to climb the 25 steps to the door of his airplane yesterday. For those who did not, take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwjmyZUA2O8 Joe Biden, the corrupt, decrepit entity that fraudulently alleges itself to be the President of the USSA could not even successfully navigate the 25 steps to the entrance of his big boy airplane yesterday, without tripping and/or falling down three separate times! His most spectacular fall took place right beside the big Presidential Seal painted on the si...
"Michael Burry Warns America: Weimar Hyperinflation Is Coming"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 12 hours ago
*"Michael Burry Warns America: * *Weimar Hyperinflation Is Coming"* by Epic Economist "Feb 23, 2021: Dr. Michael J. Burry, the hedge fund manager who profited millions of dollars betting on the crash of the U.S. housing market, and helped to inspire the book and the movie “The Big Short,” is now warning that America is about to face a Weimar-like hyperinflation. The investing legend, who runs Scion Asset Management, has disclosed to fear the effect of stimulus checks on the economy. Considering trillions more are about to be issued, “the US government is inviting inflation,” affirme...
This Picture Is How America Won World War II And Smashed the Nazi
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Air Force, Europe* The U.S. began the war lightyears behind in fighter tactics. It took two long years to finally begin defeating the Nazis over Europe. *Here's What You Need to Know*: America's learning curve went past air superiority and straight to air supremacy. The popular conception of the struggle in the air over northern Europe during World War II is of squadrons of sleek fighters racing over the German heartland to protect contrailed streams of lumbering bombers stretching beyond sight. This is as it was during the second half of America’s air...
These Are the Three Fastest Planes That Have Ever Flown
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Aircraft, World* Interestingly, almost none of them are still in flight today. Know This: these three planes represent some of the fastest birds to have ever flown. *MiG-25* One of the early jet fighters that can be counted among the fastest jets ever designed was the MiG-25. The Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich airframe made extensive use of stainless steel, as a typical aluminum airframe would not have been able to cope with the stresses at the high speeds the MiG-25 was intended for. The airframe’s more robust steel construction came at a cost, however. The MiG-25 was...
Why China No Longer Fears the F-22 Raptor
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Stealth – or anti-stealth – will only be proven in a conflict between powers that possess advanced aircraft, radars and anti-aircraft missiles. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the end, the problem with evaluating anti-stealth is the same as evaluating stealth: we really won’t know how well any of this work until it is used in combat. The F-35 has been used in minor conflicts like Syria, operating against second-string or non-existent air defenses. In addition, it also functions as a fire control radar that can guide missiles toward stealthy...
Does Russia Have a Secret Plan To Beat America's F-22s and F-35s?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Russia, Europe* The Struna-1 bistatic radar could pose a significant threat to stealth NATO aircraft in a future conflict. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Struna-1 is different than most radars. Ever since the development of stealth technology for aircraft, many different systems have been advertised as “stealth killing.” One of the more innovative solutions is the Russian Struna-1/Barrier-E bistatic radar system developed by NNIIRT, a division of the Almaz-Antey Joint Stock Company. Almaz-Antey is the premier air-defense and radar manufacturer in Russia; they...
Gibbon: Savage Kingdoms Versus Civilization
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 13 hours ago
In Volume Six of his massive work on the decline of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon contemplates the possibility of barbarians from the savage kingdoms annihilating his own Western Civilization, just as the Germanic Barbarians (the Visigoths) had annihilated the Roman Empire. The outcome of his contemplation is quite optimistic. He says that while the barbarians might manage to cause some harm to the West, they will not “injure our general state of happiness, the system of arts, and laws, and manners, which so advantageously distinguish, above the rest of mankind, the Europeans and ...
Doctors Warn Child Suicide Becoming ‘International Epidemic’ Thanks to Gov’t Restrictions
The Free Thought Project, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: lockdown]The damage we’re inflicting on children is too devastating to be waved away in the name of public health—it’s quickly becoming an emergency in its own right.
Asians are 5.9% of US Population & 4.3% of Racial Bias Hate Crime Victims; Blacks are 13.4% of US Population & 48.4% of Racial Bias Hate Crime Victims; Jews are Far More Frequent Victims of Hate Crimes Than Asians
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 13 hours ago
Asians are 5.9% of the US Population and 4.3% of Racial Bias Hate Crime Victims; Blacks are 13.4% of the … Continue reading →
Cops Surround Unarmed Dad on His Knees, Execute Him with 21 Shots—$100 Million Lawsuit
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: houston]The family of a man executed by Houston police has filed a $100 million lawsuit after he was surrounded and executed while unarmed and on his knees.
Brazil becomes first country in Latin America to approve a Bitcoin ETF
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazil Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved QR Capital's bitcoin ETF which will trade on the São Paulo-based B3 exchange. Brazil has become the second country in the Americas to approve a bitcoin (BTC, +2.14%) exchange-traded fund (ETF) following the three launched in Canada this year. The Brazil […] The post Brazil becomes first country in Latin America to approve a Bitcoin ETF appeared first on The Rio Times.
Company behind proposed Goldboro LNG plant threatens environmentalists with legal action
Joan Baxter, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
Pieridae Energy, the Alberta-based company that is seeking $925 million from the Canadian government to jumpstart its proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in Goldboro on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, is threatening legal action against five signatories to an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Iain Rankin, and a long list of elected federal […]
Racist Discrimination in China During Pandemic Caused Outrage in Africa
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
The following is excerpted from: “China fails to stop racism against Africans over Covid-19 African people sleeping on streets after … Continue reading →
What's in America's mind?
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
* Jimmy Carter's former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski speaks in 2009 in Washington. He discovered Obama while teaching at Columbia University. Since Brzezinski was also likely CIA he was on the look out for young, bright, ambitious young people of color who appeared to be malleable. He found such a person in Obama and he was made president. People of color will become the majority population very soon in the US and Wall Street understands they need candidates of color who will do the bidding for the elites. Thus Obama, Harris, and a whole host o...
FBI Director Says Georgia “Massage Parlor” Killings Do Not Appear Racially Motivated; Shooting Suspect Says Sex Addiction Spurred Killings; Human Trafficking Missing From Discussion
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
FBI Director Christopher Wray told NPR on Thursday that “while the motive remains still under investigation at the moment, it … Continue reading →
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin GOVERNMENT’S TIES To Racist ‘Hate’ Groups Robot doctors take over hospital to reduce COVID spread New type of fallout from Fukushima Daiichi found a decade after nuclear disaster 'I've Been Targeted With Probably the Most Vicious Corporate Counterattack in American History' Atlantic Ocean circulation at weakest in a millennium, say scientists BORIS JOHNSON AIDE Supervised Anti-Muslim Conspiracy Thesis Inspired By ‘White Genocide’Believer US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks UAE to test cloud-busting drones to boost rainfall Previously unknown b...
Peru’s Central Bank revising its growth forecast downward for 2021 to 10.7%
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCR) on Friday, March 19th, projected that Peruvian economy would expand 10.7% this year, revising down its previous forecast (11.5%). Nonetheless, it will be the one of the greatest expansion in South America during 2021, the BCR highlighted. "For next year, we are forecasting a […] The post Peru’s Central Bank revising its growth forecast downward for 2021 to 10.7% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Intensive care specialists concerned about ICU situation in Uruguay
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguayan intensive care specialists are concerned about the situation in intensive care units at a time when the country has set a new record in daily Covid-19 cases. There are currently 151 people hospitalized in ICUs and 11,575 active cases, the worst figures since Uruguay decreed a health emergency on […] The post Intensive care specialists concerned about ICU situation in Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Great Artesian Basin, the forests, the premier Gladys Berejiklian: is nothing safe from the NSW Nationals?
Suzanne Arnold, Michael West - 15 hours ago
[image: NSW Nationals a risk to environment] The power of the Nationals in NSW politics poses a serious risk to the state’s environmental health. From fracking the Pillaga and pushing for coal mining on the fertile soil of the Liverpool Plains, to using the state's remaining forests for a dirty power plant dressed up as 'renewable' energy, Deputy Premier John Barilaro's fingerprints are on every policy. Suzanne Arnold reports.
New bus and bike lane plans for Herring Cove Road headed to committee
Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago
Municipal staff are recommending in favour of some big changes to Herring Cove Road, hoping to redesign the busy thoroughfare to favour pedestrians, bikes, and buses. With significant new development happening in Spryfield — more than 2,200 new residential units are expected to be built in the area over the next 20 years — the […]
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Saturday, March 20, 2021
Beatriz Miranda, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
LIVESTREAM: Kleiton & Kledir (online) – This Saturday, the Sesc Ao Vivo project will livestream the show of Kleiton & Kledir, an MPB duo of composers and guitarists from Rio Grande do Sul. The duo will go live at 7 PM. Kleiton & Kledir – live on Sesc São Paulo's Youtube channel. Check The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Saturday, March 20, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wuhan Flu: All In This Together
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Stephen McIntyre @ClimateAudit – while local private businesses are shuttered and shattered, Ontario’s public health administrators have profiteered. Chief medical bureaucrat in City of Ottawa increased pay by $110,817 (43%). In Peel by $99,779 (39%). Shame on insolent public sector. h/t Joe
Syrian Oil Minister Reveals US Has ‘Pirated’ $92 Billion in Crude
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 14 hours ago
The Syrian Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources, Bassam Tohme, said on Thursday, that the total losses in the direct and indirect oil sector in Syria have exceeded $92 billion (USD). The Syrian minister said in statements to the state-owned Al-Ikhbariya TV channel (and subsequently translated in Iranian state media), that the areas under the control … Continue reading Syrian Oil Minister Reveals US Has ‘Pirated’ $92 Billion in Crude →
Why the A-10 Warthog Can Smash Any Army in Any Way
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The pilot of the A-10 is surrounded by multiple plates of titanium armor, designed to enable the aircraft to withstand small-arms fire and keep flying its attack missions. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Air Force has a begun a three-pronged strategy to replace or sustain the A-10 which involves looking at ways to upgrade and preserve the existing aircraft, assessing what platforms might be available on the market today or designing a new plane. Known for an ability to keep flying after taking multiple rounds of enemy machine gun fire,...
The Army’s Next Bullet Will Rip Through the Toughest Body Armors
James Clark, Task and Purpose, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*James Clark, Task and Purpose* *Security, * Milley stressed that the focus is on increased lethality for the bullet, not on a new rifle *Here's What You Need to Remember: *With more than 70 percent of U.S. casualties coming from ground combat troops—mostly within the infantry and special operations forces—new body armor, along with a new weapon system, and a higher caliber round are “critically important,” Milley said. The Army is developing a more powerful bullet that’ll penetrate body armor capable of stopping 5.56 mm rounds, the Army’s Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told se...
Pictures Don't Lie: Does the Army or Marines Have the Better Bullet?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Ammo, Americas* Both services have their own preferences when it comes to the kind and size of ammunition they use in their weapons. *Key point: *It is more economical when both branches use the same ammo. But sometimes they don't and the Marines have opted for the kind of bullets used by special forces. In Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down, he describes an incident where a soldier’s CAR-15 5.56mm carbine failed to put down an enemy combatant despite multiple hits to center mass. The ammunition used by the soldier was the M855 “green-tip” projectile, adopted by ...
Japan Has a Secret Plan to Stop China's Growing Submarine Fleet
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Submarines, Asia* This plane is a big part of that plan. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Tokyo ultimately hopes platforms like the P-1 and its Soryu-class Air Independent Propulsion submarines will protect it from China’s growing submarine fleet. Japan may be the only nation to have experienced having its economy truly crippled by submarine warfare. Yes, the costly campaigns waged by German U-Boats during World War I and II targeting the United Kingdom’s supply lines across the Atlantic are better known, but the U-Boats ultimately were defeated by Allied ant...
Here's What We Know about North Korea's New Tank
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *North Korea Tank, Asia* This is likely North Korea’s most-advanced tank and appears to incorporate several features seen on other advanced main battle tanks like the United States’ M1 Abrams, or Russia’s T-14 Armata tank. *Here's What You Need To Know:* The few examples seen on parade are likely either still in the prototype stage or low-rate initial production models. There is still much that remains unknown about these. North Korea recently marked the 75th anniversary of the Korea Workers’ Party in true Pyongyang fashion—a military parade replete with rows upon ...
Stealth Fighters: The Backbone of the U.S. Military in a War with China
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Stealth Fighters China, * Perhaps this is part of the reason why new countries continue to ask for F-35s, existing F-35 customers seek to buy more and the U.S. Air Force has already flown some kind of 6th-Gen aircraft. A major U.S. air attack in the Pacific would need to pursue thousands of “aim points” every day and sustain an ability to “penetrate” and therefore operate over a hostile territory over the period of an airwar campaign, a reality now leading many senior Air Force experts and former leaders to call for much greater numbers of stealthy attack aircraft...
WATCH: Drunk Cop Leads Police on High-Speed Chase, Blames It All on His Wife in Passenger Seat
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: drunk]A wasted cop led police on a high speed chase before finally pulling over and blaming it all on his wife, who was the passenger.
Just a few thoughts from the cheap seats
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 15 hours ago
When I was in college in Atlanta, the major league baseball team was in one of its ebb periods, where victories were less frequent than losses. Being a college student, we could get a $10 ticket to that night’s game … Continue reading →
Opposing US Imperialism Is A Moral Imperative: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the sort of person who would have taken a stand against the Nazis in Germany, the answer is that you would have behaved however you’re behaving toward the murderous imperialist power of today, namely the United States government. ❖ […]
The Housing Crisis: One Year After Lockdown
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago
All the folks moving to Portland from California or New York and talking about how great the real estate prices are here may not know it (note: I was once one of them), but this city is the most rent-burdened city in the United States, and it exists within a country that, like this city, is undergoing multiple long-term crises, one of which is a housing crisis. The housing crisis, like so many other crises, got much worse one year ago this week, when the country, and much of the rest of the world, shut down. Although this is a city that lost half of its Black population to the rise...
Financial Press Fears Brazilians Will Elect President Of Their Choice
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago
Alan MacLeod @AlanRMacLeod is a member of the Glasgow University Media Group. His latest book, Propaganda in the Information Age: Still Manufacturing Consent, was published by Routledge in May 2019. The post Financial Press Fears Brazilians Will Elect President Of Their Choice appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
North Korea Speaks Out On US Foreign Policy, Demands Respect
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago
Choe Son Hui, First Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, gave a statement to media on the 17th. The statement said: The United States has tried to make contact with us through several channels including that in New York since mid February. Recently, it requested the contact with us by e-mail and telephone message through different channels and, at the night just before the start of the joint military exercises, sent us through a third country another message for our affirmative response to the contact. However, we deem it not necessary to...
Budgets? We don’t need no stinkin’ budgets!
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago
It only been two years. Happy anniversary everyone! It’s been exactly 2 years and a trillion dollars without a budget. pic.twitter.com/ZvImpAYubj — pierrepoilievre (@PierrePoilievre) March 20, 2021 Climate Barbie tries to change the channel.
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