Monday, March 22, 2021

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And The Vaccine Will Manufacture Itself
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
If you’re still waiting for vaccine, blame Brian Mulroney.
In Finnish capital, snow piles built up this winter may not melt during summer
Robert, Ice Age Now - 11 hours ago
Finland thinks that piles of snow accumulated from road clearing this year are so large, some of the snow will still be frozen when winter returns. In some areas, the amount of snow was almost twice as high as it was last year in January. ____________ In Finnish capital, snow piles built up this winter ... Read more The post In Finnish capital, snow piles built up this winter may not melt during summer appeared first on Ice Age Now.
What’s Next for U.S.-China Military Relations?
rwilliams, Lawfare - 12 hours ago
The U.S. Navy ship USS Chief transits the South China Sea with the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in March 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Jordan Crouch) Thursday's high-level meeting between American and Chinese diplomats in Alaska confirmed that for the foreseeable future, “competition” will be the defining paradigm in U.S.-China relations. But the meeting also highlighted that the two sides are seeking to identify areas where cooperation can proceed alongside competition. One area that Washington and Beijing might look to is updating bilateral risk reduction and crisis manageme...
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/22/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day Most popular bird song audio at eBird today. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. The data is the Johns Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. I feel I’m engaging in a macabre form of tape-watching. If we are in […]
People with Greater Emotional Intelligence Are Better at Spotting Misinformation
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Over the past few years, research in psychological science and political science has started to assess who falls for fake news and how we can help people to detect and discard it.
The German $800 Million Euro Hawk Drone Fiasco
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
Northrop Grumman *Warzone/The Drive: **Germany’s Unwanted Euro Hawk Drone Has Finally Become A Very Costly Museum Exhibit * After nearly $800 million was spent on it, the unique RQ-4E unmanned aerial vehicle will be put to rest in a Berlin museum. The story of Germany’s Euro Hawk surveillance drone — a planned Europeanized version of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk — has finally come to its sorry end. The ill-fated RQ-4E unmanned aerial vehicle is headed to a museum in the German capital, after plans to sell the one-off aircraft to Canada collapsed. A report on the Germa...
Is Trump Planning To Launch His Own Social Media Site?
Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
We've reached out to the former president's media relations team to discuss the claim.
Sen. Rand Paul Spars With Fauci: 'Noble' Lies And Political Theater
Daniel McAdams, null - 10 hours ago
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) had a heated exchange with CDC's Fauci in the Senate late last week, where the Senator pushed the bureaucrat to provide a single study showing that the possibility of re-infection among those who had Covid or had been vaccinated justifies current orders to continue wearing masks. What about the variants? Also today...even Fauci is admitting the six foot rule is not "science." Finally, protests in Europe. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Ten years on, Syria is almost destroyed. Who’s to blame?
Melkulangara Bhadrakumar, null - 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] In George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, the ruling pigs led by Napoleon constantly rewrote history in order to justify and reinforce their own continuing power. The rewriting by the western powers of the history of the ongoing conflict in Syria leaps out of Orwell. The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy last week to mark the tenth anniversary of the Syrian conflict begins with an outright falsehood by holding President Bashar al-Assad and “his backers” responsible for the horrific events in that country. It ass...
Atlanta Shooting Victim’s Husband Says Police Handcuffed Him for 4 Hours
AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Mario Gonzalez said he was held in a patrol car outside the spa.
6yo Boy Arrested, Forced to Go to Court for Picking a Flower at His Bus Stop
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist North Carolina — “Should a child that believes in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy... The post 6yo Boy Arrested, Forced to Go to Court for Picking a Flower at His Bus Stop appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Israelis Cry Out to the World to Stop Mandatory COVID Injections as Lawsuit is Filed in International Criminal Court Over Nuremberg Code Violation
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Health Impact News – by Brian Shilhavy The entire world is watching in horror as death rates have skyrocketed in Israel since the Israeli government... The post Israelis Cry Out to the World to Stop Mandatory COVID Injections as Lawsuit is Filed in International Criminal Court Over Nuremberg Code Violation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
“The Way Biden Is Hiding from the Public Right Now is a MAJOR Red Flag” – White House Physician for Three US Presidents Breaks His Silence on Joe Biden’s Failing Mental Health
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Former White House physician for Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and current Texas Representative Ronnie... The post “The Way Biden Is Hiding from the Public Right Now is a MAJOR Red Flag” – White House Physician for Three US Presidents Breaks His Silence on Joe Biden’s Failing Mental Health appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Pentagon: ‘Extremism’ Training Needed For Troops Who See ‘Capitol Riot’ And ‘BLM Protests’ As Similar
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Information Liberation – by Chris Menahan Training on “extremism” is needed to re-educate troops who see the “Capitol riot” and last year’s Black Lives Matter... The post Pentagon: ‘Extremism’ Training Needed For Troops Who See ‘Capitol Riot’ And ‘BLM Protests’ As Similar appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Royal Caribbean to cruise from Bahamas, require COVID-19 vaccine for passengers, crew
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
USA Today Royal Caribbean International and its sister cruise line, Celebrity Cruises, will require COVID-19 vaccines for all adult passengers and crew members when they start sailing cruises in... The post Royal Caribbean to cruise from Bahamas, require COVID-19 vaccine for passengers, crew appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Democratic mayor of Texas border town slams Biden’s handling o migrant crisis
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Daily Mail Joe Biden has been accused of betraying the residents of a small Texan border town, who feel let down by his administration’s border... The post Democratic mayor of Texas border town slams Biden’s handling o migrant crisis appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Kamala Harris Is No Longer Highlighted as a Black Female – This Week She Is Referred to as an Asian
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Joe Hoft NBC News came out with a report claiming that Kamala Harris is an Asian. Why is she no longer... The post Kamala Harris Is No Longer Highlighted as a Black Female – This Week She Is Referred to as an Asian appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Lt. Gen. Tom McInerney: Covid-19, hacked elections, and vaccines combine for ‘hybrid warfare’ against America
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Freedom First Network – by Two Mikes Today, The Two Mikes again spoke with Lt. Gen. Tom McInerney about the current state of security and... The post Lt. Gen. Tom McInerney: Covid-19, hacked elections, and vaccines combine for ‘hybrid warfare’ against America appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 22
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
1921 UK Cabinet approved Colonial Sec Churchill’s choice of Faisal as new ruler in Mesopotamia (Musings On Iraq Churchill In His Own Words On Mesopotamia/Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) (Musings On Iraq review *Imagining The Nation, Nationalism, Sectarianism and Socio-Political Conflict in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) 1933 UK Amb to Iraq said that parl...
As Covid-19 Vaccines Raise Hope, Cold Reality Dawns That Illness Is Likely Here to Stay.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
As Covid-19 Vaccines Raise Hope, Cold Reality Dawns That Illness Is Likely Here to Stay – WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-vaccines-raise-hope-cold-reality-dawns-covid-19-is-likely-here-to-stay-11612693803?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR1v2dRuAYnaKne5PGcm5pQEbwp2Qyp74GN3Fl6EqBkltHfDagMKbIqGvYg
At the Nexus of Locoregional and Systemic Liver Cancer Therapy: A Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on Improving Outcomes in Intermediate to Advanced HCC
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 14 hours ago
At the Nexus of Locoregional and Systemic Liver Cancer Therapy: A Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on Improving Outcomes in Intermediate to Advanced HCC https://peerview.com/p/index.html?collection=150206758-1&presentation=150206758-1-p1&Promocode=812&AudienceID=Facebook#stage1reg
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zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 14 hours ago
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‘Wake Up, Australia!’: Thousands march through the streets of Brisbane
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 1 day ago
Thousands of have marched through the streets of Brisbane in opposition to the biomedical eugenics agenda driving the COVID-19 narrative. Protesters continue to voice their concerns over vaccine coercion, mass media deception, scientific fraud and the removals of fundamental freedoms. [...Continued]
China's Military Deploying VR Tech To Train Its Soldiers
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
Soldiers in a brigade attached to the 83rd Group Army of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army conduct virtual reality exercises. Photo: Screenshot from China Central Television *Global Times:* *PLA deploys VR tech for more efficient training * The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has started to use virtual reality (VR) technologies in training as it allows officers and soldiers to gain enhanced combat capability more efficiently, analysts said on Monday. A logistics support unit affiliated with the PLA Northern Theater Command Navy recently held a wartime fuel support drill. But un...
Turkey's Currency Has Collapsed
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*CNBC:* *‘People are just shocked’: Turkey’s lira plunges after Erdogan sacks third central bank chief in two years * * Naci Agbal, who was sacked by Erdogan on Saturday, had served less than five months at the head of Turkey’s central bank. * During that time he raised the country’s main interest rate by roughly 450 basis points to 19% — something that the vast majority of economists believe was necessary to tame Turkey’s high inflation and bring stability to the lira. Turkey’s lira fell dramatically on Monday morning after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired the country’s ...
"Can the Fed Get Back Home?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
*"Can the Fed Get Back Home?"* by Bill Bonner “Go too far. Stay too long. Can’t get back.” – Words of an old preacher. YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "The bond market is on the move. It packed up in August of last year, which now appears to have marked the top of the bull market in bonds that began 41 years ago. And last week, Treasury yields (which rise and fall inversely with bond prices) topped 1.75% after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell let it be known that he was okay with rising inflation threats. One-point-seventy-five percent doesn’t sound like much. It’s not… still barely zero in ...
Is There Anyone In Charge Of The White House? (Update)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
US President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris arrive at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, on March 19. Photo: AFP / Eric Baradat *Spengler, Asia Times*: *Biden’s firing squad stands in a circle * With no one in charge, none of Washington’s recent threats is consistent with identifiable policy objectives The Biden Administration last week set a new historical record by threatening sanctions against Germany, India, Russia and China in the space of 72 hours. Germany and India are, or at least were, American allies. Washington is angry at Germany for buil...
The UN Food Systems Summit: How Not to Respond to the Urgency of Reform
NEW YORK, Mar 22 (IPS) - At a critical juncture on the road to the UN Food Systems Summit, three UN rights experts warn that it will fail to be a 'people's summit' unless it is urgently rethought.Global food systems have been failing most people for a long time, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made a critical situation even worse. 265 million people are threatened by famine, up 50% on last year; 700 million suffer from chronic hunger; and 2 billion more from malnutrition, with obesity and associated diet-related diseases increasing in all world regions. Read the full story, “The UN ...
Brexit Shows Why Traders Need Reliable Information But Many Are Ahead of the Game
GENEVA, Mar 22 (IPS) - It’s now almost three months since the United Kingdom entered into a new trade agreement with the European Union. During that time, we’ve seen traders struggle to get to grips with the new arrangements. From lorry drivers having their sandwiches confiscated by Dutch customs officers to estimates of additional paperwork costs of $7 billion a year, and pig breeders watching their meat rot on the quayside for want of the correct forms. Read the full story, “Brexit Shows Why Traders Need Reliable Information But Many Are Ahead of the Game”, on globalissues.org →
Watch Out: Israel's 5 Deadliest Aerial Weapons of War
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Israeli Air Force, Middle East* The IAF has an estimated 648 aircraft of all types, manned and serviced by 35,000 active duty personnel. *Here's What You Need to Know*: These weapons ensure Israel's air dominance in the Middle East. The Israeli Air Force was founded on May 28, 1948, exactly two weeks after the founding of the State of Israel. A motley force of veteran World War II pilots and obsolete aircraft, it has matured into one of the most powerful air forces in the world. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has been instrumental in Israel’s defense, providing ai...
The Equality Act Would Unleash Destruction on America’s Children
Jared Eckert, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Jared Eckert* *U.S. Politics, Americas* The British already went through such an ordeal and had to have their courts rule that children under the age of sixteen are too young to give informed consent to transition. In the recent Senate confirmation hearing of Dr. Rachel Levine, President Joe Biden’s nominee for assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., pulled back the curtain on the left’s promotion of “transgender medicine” by naming what it truly is: the “surgical destruction of [minors’] genitalia.” It is shocking that an...
America's F-22 and F-35 Are Preparing for War with Russia and China
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Stealth Fighters, Americas* The stealth fighters are participating in computer simulations that replicate advanced Russian and Chinese air defense systems. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Chinese and Russian air defenses are becoming more challenging to penetrate. U.S. Air Force F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters are tracking and attacking the most advanced air defenses in the world through advanced computer simulations as part of the Air Force Test Center’s effort to replicate advanced Russian and Chinese systems. “The true tests come night one of war, because there...
Trump’s new social network coming soon
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Trump’s new social network coming soon ****News Topic 337***** Trump Returning To Social Media With “His Own Platform” In Several Months: Adviser Trump Returning To Social Media With “His Own Platform” In Several Months: Adviser Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, Former President Donald Trump will set up his own social media platform […]
Kremlin Spokesman: Putin Always Has Nuclear Briefcase At Hand Wherever He Is
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
One of Putin's nuclear briefcases being carried by a security officer. Credit: Wikipedia *TASS*:* Putin always has nuclear briefcase at hand wherever he is — Kremlin * *The Kremlin spokesman noted that when asked if Putin had his nuclear briefcase during the holiday in Russia’s taiga * MOSCOW, March 22. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin always has the necessary communication tools, including the strategic ones, wherever he is, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Monday. "All the necessary communication tools, including the strategic communications, are always ...
Is This Advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual?
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
"When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so that your mind is free to enjoy your sewing."
Top 1% Hide 21% of Income, But Audits of Wealthy Are ‘Rare’
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago
New analysis by IRS researchers and academics estimates the richest 1% of U.S. households use complex tax avoidance strategies that allow them to outmaneuver the federal government's increasingly rare audits of the wealthy. The post Top 1% Hide 21% of Income, But Audits of Wealthy Are ‘Rare’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Newsom’s energy agenda biased against his voters
Ronald Stein, CFACT - 12 hours ago
It is no surprise that Governor Newsom's energy policies—causing the highest utility costs in the nation, have harmed minority communities the most. The post Newsom’s energy agenda biased against his voters appeared first on CFACT.
Plummeting Sperm Counts, Shrinking Penises: Toxic Chemicals Threaten Humanity
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 12 hours ago
In her new book, “Countdown,” environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan predicts sperm counts could reach zero by 2045 thanks to hormone-disrupting chemicals that are “everywhere.” The post Plummeting Sperm Counts, Shrinking Penises: Toxic Chemicals Threaten Humanity appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Stunning DOJ Hubris – Prosecutor Claims Charges of Sedition Possible in January 6th Protest
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 12 hours ago
The DOJ and FBI appear to be maintaining an aggressive posture against their political opposition on behalf of the ongoing ‘domestic extremist’ narrative. In a remarkable statement prosecutor Michael Sherwin claims that charges of sedition are possible for those who attended the January 6th protest in DC against the outcome of the 2020 election. Conducting […] The post Stunning DOJ Hubris – Prosecutor Claims Charges of Sedition Possible in January 6th Protest appeared first on The Last Refuge.
West Burton Coal Plant To Close Next Year
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 12 hours ago
By Paul Homewood EDF Energy has announced plans to shut down its last remaining coal-fired power station in the UK – as it eyes a larger contribution from nuclear to meet the country’s electricity needs. The French company said the West Burton A plant, near Retford in Nottinghamshire, would be decommissioned from […]
Monday Morning Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 12 hours ago
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Tenille Bonogoure writes about the human costs of Canada's choice to respond to a deadly infectious disease with polite deference rather than a determined effort to stamp it out. Matt Rivers notes that Brazil's outright denial has led to even worse, including the emergence of a variant which threatens people around the globe. And Sumathi Reddy points out that while access to a vaccine may slightly alter the calculus involved in personal decision-making, it doesn't affect the ultimate need for people to keep COVID-19 locked down to the g...
Govt Underestimates Net Zero Housing Refits By £300 Billion
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 12 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) has welcomed a new parliamentary report that accuses the government of seriously underestimating the cost of decarbonising Britain’s homes. The cost warnings by MPs has serious repercussions for owners of energy inefficient homes who face the prospect of unsellable properties just over seven years […]
How cannabis companies can vet celebrity partnerships, avoid (embarrassing) pitfalls
Roger Fillion, Marijuana Business Daily - 13 hours ago
When Canopy Growth introduced its CBD drink brand, Quatreau, to the U.S. market on March 2, the Canadian cannabis producer also announced its newest brand ambassador: American astrologer Susan Miller. Ambassadors and celebrity partnerships are familiar terrain for Canopy, already known for its ties with Seth Rogen, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. And while Miller […] How cannabis companies can vet celebrity partnerships, avoid (embarrassing) pitfalls is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Uruguay will have immunized 10% of its population after Covid-19 dose this Monday
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 22nd, Uruguay will cover 10% of its population with the first Covid-19 vaccine dose, with Pfizer and Sinovac's immunizers, in a prompt deployment when the country is suffering one of its most complicated epidemiological moments since the emergence of the coronavirus. According to Ministry of Public Health […] The post Uruguay will have immunized 10% of its population after Covid-19 dose this Monday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Western Intelligence Agencies Are Warning That Iran Is Hiding The Scale Of Its Nuclear Program
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
Officials say satellite images show that Tehran has hidden equipment and resources from the UN, including components for centrifuges needed to enrich uranium. (File/AFP) *Arab News:** Iran hiding scale of nuclear program: Western intelligence agencies * * Officials: Satellite images show materials being moved between facilities * Tehran has blocked access to UN inspectors, increased uranium enrichment in violation of JCPOA LONDON: Iran is concealing the true scale of its nuclear program from the international community, Western intelligence agencies have warned. Officials s...
La médiatrice européenne donne raison à 5 ONG dans le dossier UE-Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 La médiatrice européenne a donné raison à cinq ONG qui reprochaient à la Commission de ne pas avoir publié à temps un rapport évaluant l'impact de l'accord commercial entre l'UE et le Mercosur en matière de développement durable.
UK-US trade talks can build on Trump's plan, envoy says
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 Trade talks with the US will seek to build on “well-channeled lines” established during negotiations with the Trump administration while seeking to incorporate new priorities favored by President Joe Biden, the UK envoy to Washington said.
Ambassador: Ukraine interested in launch of FTA talks with Japan
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 Ukraine is interested in starting negotiations on the conclusion of a free trade agreement with Japan.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Says Iran Is In No Hurry To Revive 2015 Nuclear Deal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*RFE:* *Iran's Position On Reviving Nuclear Deal Has Not Changed, Says Khamenei * Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated Iran's "definite policy" that Washington must lift all sanctions if the United States and its allies want to see Tehran return to its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal. "Our position is clear and has not changed. All U.S. sanctions have to be lifted in accordance with the...agreement, and then we'll return to the nuclear deal," Khamenei said in a speech broadcast on state TV on March 21. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* Iran's Supreme lead...
Trump Endorses Challenger Against Georgia Elections Chief
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Current Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified Joe Biden's narrow win in the state.
Brazil: Is the next ‘Petrobras drama’ brewing at Banco do Brasil?
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Economy's nominee for the presidency of Banco do Brasil (BB), Fausto Ribeiro, was interviewed by three of the financial institution's advisors, who considered him unsuitable for the position. The appointment, if confirmed by President Jair Bolsonaro, may open a crisis in the board - as seen in […] The post Brazil: Is the next ‘Petrobras drama’ brewing at Banco do Brasil? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tone and body language shows China ruling over Blinken in Alaska
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 12 hours ago
Tone and body language shows China ruling over Blinken in Alaska ****News Topic 336***** China humiliates Anthony Blinken… Watch the last 10 seconds… China humiliates Anthony Blinken… Watch the last 10 seconds… America’s Front Page For Political News
Mato Grosso state leads ICU unavailability in Brazil; no vacancies for 15 days
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of Mato Grosso registered a sharp increase in demand for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds over the weekend and is currently in the worst situation in Brazil, operating at 132% capacity - the state has had all its ICU vacancies occupied for 15 days. On Friday, March 19th, […] The post Mato Grosso state leads ICU unavailability in Brazil; no vacancies for 15 days appeared first on The Rio Times.
Christ or Chaos at the border...
Adrienne, Adrienne's Corner - 12 hours ago
* but, but, but - there's no crisis at the border. * Right? Thousands of unaccompanied future sex slaves being trafficked is not really a problem. Even that British rag, Daily Mail gets it: *EXCLUSIVE: 'People are the new dope.' Mexican cartels are seizing on Biden's lax border policies to run multimillion-dollar human trafficking scheme and are using families as DECOYS to smuggle single adults and drugs from elsewhere* Whole towns *being decimated* in the name of "compassion." In this RTV Follow Up, Michael J. Matt releases his personal cell phone recording of an October 2020...
Brazil, Turkey and Russia become world’s first “reflation victims”
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil, along with Turkey and Russia, is part of the group of the first emerging economies forced to raise interest rates in the wave of global reflation caused by the ultra-expansionist fiscal and monetary policies of the United States. The have in common that their currencies never recovered from sharp […] The post Brazil, Turkey and Russia become world’s first “reflation victims” appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Thrives; Rest of World Hopes
IER, IER - 13 hours ago
While the rest of the world is in semi-lockdown and hoping the COVID vaccines will return the world to normalcy,… The post China Thrives; Rest of World Hopes appeared first on IER.
2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Vinicius Rios
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 13 hours ago
Dedicated to swimming, Vinicius Rios had hopes of reaching the Olympics. That passion led to a swimming scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). But, after not realizing his swimming dreams, Rios shifted his focus to business and marketing. However, his true interest was in videography and photography.
2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Amanda Parks
cmaadmin, Diverse - 13 hours ago
The daughter of mental health professionals — a mother who is a licensed clinical social worker and a father who heads a behavioral health care organization — Amanda Parks says she was “taught at a young age to use my voice to uplift those who may be voiceless as a result of what I now know to be oppression.” She is currently using her voice and training to advocate for Black and Brown children and their families as a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Did GOP Post ‘Devestating’ Tweet About Education?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Articles about typos will undoubtedly contain at least one "embarrasing" typo.
Home Invaders 1, RCMP 0.
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
Watchdog reports find RCMP discriminated against Colten Boushie’s family The commission found that not only was the way the RCMP officers who notified Debbie Baptiste her 22-year-old son was killed insensitive, but they also treated her with such insensitivity that it was discriminatory. Additionally, the CRCC found and reiterated there was no evidence that… Continue reading →
False Alarm: Crops Set Records in Burkina Faso Amidst Modest Warming
H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Realism - 14 hours ago
A Google New search for the term “climate change” today turned up this story from Thomson Reuters titled “No trees, no crops, no jobs: Burkina Faso’s women fall back on hard labour.” The story claims desertification is increasing in Burkina Faso due to climate change which is undermining its economy—an economy largely based on agriculture. […] The post False Alarm: Crops Set Records in Burkina Faso Amidst Modest Warming appeared first on Climate Realism.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 3/22/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 3/22/21"* ○ *Related:* • "Basic Arithmetic For Leftist Losers" • "Shot in the Dark: Medical Doctor Exposes Deadly Dangers of Covid-19 Vaccines" • "The COVID Fraud Will Not Stay Hidden Forever" • "Straight Talk On Covid" • "Redefining Death" ○ *-* https://www.zerohedge.com/ ○ Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak *March 22, 2021 8:10 AM ET:* The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 123,268,600 people, according to official counts, including 29,842,972 Americans. Globally at least 2,715,500 have died. *March 22, 2021 8:10 AM ET:* Coronavirus in t...
"What do you mean, you won't RESPECT MAH AUTHORITAH!!!???"
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
*(For those who don't recognize the demand in the headline, see here.)* The more one reads about the "power grabs", the bureaucratic overreach and disdain for people's rights exhibited by left-wing, progressive administrations across this country, the more one realizes that we have to stand up to them. I don't know where they got the idea that they can rule over any and every aspect of our lives, but it's long gone time they were disabused of that notion. I'm therefore heartened by the ongoing saga of Tinhorn Flats restaurant in Burbank, California. The Burbank city Council ...
Canada to ratify trade agreement with United Kingdom
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 Canada's Minister of International Trade says the country agrees to the deal, following Bill C-18 receiving royal assent after passing the Senate.
Ottawa ratifiera l'«accord de continuité commerciale» avec le Royaume-Uni
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 La ministre canadienne du Commerce international a déclaré à son homologue britannique que le Canada avait entériné l'accord, qui a obtenu la sanction royale à Ottawa.
Will new NAFTA block Biden's progressive regulatory policies?
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 Biden is on the right track in calling for reform. But if the same deregulatory agenda remains in our internationally enforceable trade agreements, Biden's reforms will come up short, ultimately subverting his agenda and vision.
America’s Asian Allies Top the List of Geopolitical Priorities
Wallace C. Gregson, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Wallace C. Gregson* *Security, Americas* The events in Seoul, Tokyo, Delhi, and Anchorage are but a “dot” in a long line into the future. They are not so significant in and of themselves but meaningful if part of a line into the future. Spare a moment to consider the frustration of Chinese officials handicapping U.S. election results and policies. Like much of the rest of the 2016 world, China expected another Clinton administration after the relatively accommodative Obama administration. They were not alone. Washington lore held that Japan was the only nation with any preparati...
F-35 Stealth Fighter: The Weapon South Korea Truly Needs (And Kim Fears)
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *F-35, * Earlier this month, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced plans to unveil a prototype of South Korea's first indigenous fighter jet in April. KAI is set to roll out the first of its next-generation combat aircraft, which is better known as the Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X). Earlier this month, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced plans to unveil a prototype of South Korea's first indigenous fighter jet in April. KAI is set to roll out the first of its next-generation combat aircraft, which is better known as the Korean Fighter eXperimental (...
India's New Aircraft Carrier: Now Armed with 5th Generation Fighters?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *India Aircraft Carrier, * In December, the Indian Navy announced that its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant (IAC-1), successfully passed its basin trials at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. Sea trials for the new carrier are expected to start soon – and it was reported this month that the carrier's air wing could include a new indigenously-produced aircraft. In December, the Indian Navy announced that its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, INS *Vikrant* (IAC-1), successfully passed its basin trials at the Cochin Shipyard Limi...
EU Imposes Sanctions On Myanmar's Military
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*DW*: *EU imposes sanctions in response to Myanmar coup* German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the EU could not avoid imposing sanctions on individuals responsible for violence in Myanmar. He said the number of "murders" in the country has "reached an unbearable extent." The European Union approved sanctions against individuals tied to the Myanmar coup on Monday, at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. The sanctions mark the most significant EU response so far to the coup. At least 250 people have been killed so far in violent crackdowns on the ongoing anti-junta pr...
While Trying to Shoot a Cow, Cop Misses and Shoots Fellow Cop Instead
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: cow]While trying to kill a cow police claimed charged at officers, a Virginia cop shot his partner instead, sending him to the hospital.
If Only New York Times Writers Bothered To Read Their Own Paper
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 13 hours ago
Twitter and New York Times are attacking Senator Ron Johnson for saying that Greenland used to be green. 2:17 PM · Mar 21, 2021 If New York Times writers bothered to read their own paper, they would have known the … Continue reading →
Forget REAL US Health Care – We’ve Got “Stumbling Joe…”
Ralph Fucetola, BolenReport - 13 hours ago
“Old Joe” Stumbled Three Times – Xi, Putin and Kim Laughed Out Loud… And so is Big Pharma… Opinion By Ralph Fucetola JD While the presidential “stumbling optics” ludicrously continued the stupidity of “the pratfall presidency,” other optics should leave one gasping; such as the continued military occupation of the Capitol Hill Green Zone, with … Continue reading Forget REAL US Health Care – We’ve Got “Stumbling Joe…”
Reasons for the latest hate crime fake memes
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
There are at least 8 reasons I can come up with causing the media and the Biden Administration to be focusing on "hate crimes against Asians" this past week. It even got Biden out of the house for a trip. Take your pick. All are true--the links aren't hard to find. You can add your on opinion. Let's see if they can squeeze as much angst and money out of this as they did the garage pull rope. 1. The media and co-conspirators in academe need to continue the white supremacy/white racism charges to demean all whites, even though in rate and number, most "hate crimes" against Asian Ameri...
Machiavelli: History as Cyclical Returns
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 13 hours ago
Machiavelli sees history as cyclical returns, nothing but a succession of ups and downs. In *The Discourses*, he notes that customs and laws are necessary since “men are more prone to evil than to good.” This trait of men ensures that history oscillates between the bad and the good, with the bad being in control more often and over longer periods of time. Lady Fortuna, the goddess of fortune, possesses a mercurial character and plays a pivotal role in the succession of ups and downs. In *The Prince*, Machiavelli says that all rulers, despite their craftiness, ruthlessness, and wisd...
Portentous Sign: Covid Cases Spike in a Dozen States With High Vaccination Rates Which May Signal a Feared Health Catastrophe
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago
Lew Rockwell – by Bill Sardi Virologists and public health authorities aren’t publicly saying what this means, at least not yet… but they know there... The post Portentous Sign: Covid Cases Spike in a Dozen States With High Vaccination Rates Which May Signal a Feared Health Catastrophe appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Rep. Ruben Gallego pushes for VA to strip benefits from service members and veterans who stormed the Capitol
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago
Yahoo News Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Marine Corps veteran, last week called on Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to withdraw benefits from... The post Rep. Ruben Gallego pushes for VA to strip benefits from service members and veterans who stormed the Capitol appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
New Visual Compares the World’s Deadliest Pandemics by Population Impact – And COVID’s Placement May Surprise You
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft After a year of the China Virus and the mayhem it caused across the globe we now have a... The post New Visual Compares the World’s Deadliest Pandemics by Population Impact – And COVID’s Placement May Surprise You appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The professor vs. the markets
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 14 hours ago
Turkey’s authoritarian leader sacked the central bank head just months after appointing him to the position: When Turkey raised interest rates more than market expectations last week, Naci Agbal was cheered by investors who viewed the move as more evidence that the central bank governor was willing and able to pursue a conventional monetary policy. […] The post The professor vs. the markets appeared first on Econlib.
SLAPPed silly: the company promoting the Goldboro LNG plant that Premier Rankin supports is trying to bully its critics into silence
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
News 1. Rankin, natural gas, and the democratic right to criticize This weekend, delegates at the Conservative Party of Canada’s national convention rejected a motion that called for the party to acknowledge that “climate change is real.” Some of the no votes were more nuanced than others, but the gist is that party members don’t […]
Housing Deregulation: Reverse Musical Chairs
Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 15 hours ago
One of the main problems with selling housing deregulation is the perception that new construction “only benefits the rich.” Rich developers of course, but also rich home-buyers. It’s easy to see where casual observers get this idea. New housing is usually nice housing, because over time technology improves and capital depreciates. Since richer people are […] The post Housing Deregulation: Reverse Musical Chairs appeared first on Econlib.
This Video Proves Nothing Can Touch America's F-22 Raptor
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *F-22 Raptor, Americas* A short clip captures the maneuverability of the F-22 in stunning detail. *Here's What You Need to Know*: There is little question that the F-22’s large suite of maneuverability-informed design decisions makes it truly shine in an airshow format. Over twenty years after its introduction, the F-22 Raptor remains one of the most agile fighters in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) roster. A short clip, taken from an F-22 demonstration team practice session earlier this year, captures the maneuverability of the F-22 in stunning detail. The clip ope...
World War II Aircraft By the Numbers—From Fastest To Longest Range
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *World War II History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1995%3Anewsml_PBEAHUNCBDM&share=true] These aircraft were some of the most powerful by either carrying massive loads of bombs or simply being rugged and mass produced. The Second World War saw some of the most significant leaps forward in aircraft development. While biplanes and even open cockpits were still used during the war, jet aircraft with pressured cabins were also introduced. Aircraft were able to fly higher, faster and carry greater bomb loads. More aircraft we...
Israel Wants to Create a National Drone Network: A Game Changer?
Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Israeli Economy, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC20DM929E3Q&share=true] Dedictated airspace and a central control system will let drones fly along predefined routes to deliver supplies, food, and a variety of other products. Soon skies could be filled with drones, like highways in the air, with the machines delivering essential items on predefined routes. While rumors of drones delivering pizza or products have circulated for years, often without much success, Israel is embarking on an initiative ...
Could Your $1,400 Stimulus Check Be Garnished or Taken by IRS?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *$1, 400 Stimulus Check, * You may be under the income limits to receive the $1,400 stimulus check, but you should be warned that you might never get your hands on the money. The reason? Unpaid debts that are overdue. You may be under the income limits to receive the $1,400 stimulus check, but you should be warned that you might never get your hands on the money. The reason? Unpaid debts that are overdue. However, know that under the terms of the Joe Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, the stimulus check money cannot be garnished for unpaid federal de...
Why Hate Crimes Have Become Common in America
Rainer Zitelmann, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Rainer Zitelmann* *Hate Crimes, Americas* It is absurd that in the United States, a country that extols the virtues of hard work and success, one group of people is being discriminated against precisely because they are so successful. Following a series of fatal attacks on Asian massage parlors in the area of Atlanta, Georgia, in which eight people of Asian appearance were killed, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris issued statements strongly condemning hatred and racism. While the backstory to these recent crimes remains unclear, and whatever role anti-Asian se...
Is the U.S. Prepared for a Nuclear Attack on the Homeland?
Elizabeth May, Patty-Jane Geller, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Elizabeth May, Patty-Jane Geller* *Nuclear Weapons, Americas* China, once hoped to rise peacefully, has rapidly advanced its ability to reach the U.S. homeland with a nuclear weapon. In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Gen. Glen VanHerck, the commander of U.S. Northern Command, brought some necessary attention to the growing nuclear threats to the U.S. homeland. Russia was at the top of his concerns. To match a more assertive nuclear doctrine, Russia is undertaking a massive nuclear modernization effort. This includes a first-of-its kind heavy intercontinent...
100 Million Guns: This Might Be the Most Powerful Military Weapon Ever
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *AK-47, * The AK-47 is still prized today for its simplicity and robust design, while able to remain combat-effective in the most austere, rugged conditions. The AK-47: How one Soviet citizen armed the Soviet Union’s Red Army — and virtually every group of coup plotters, terrorists, and revolutionaries the world over. *Origins* The story of the AK-47 begins in the aftermath of the Second World War. The United States and their allies — including the Soviet Union — had entered the jet age, and made huge technological advances. Barriers that once seemed surmountable,...
Worst floods since 1971 hit parts of New South Wales, Australia
About 18 000 people have evacuated their homes after torrential rains hit New South Wales, Australia, causing severe flooding in many parts of the state on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2021. More evacuations are expected as the severe weather is forecast to...... Read more »
The End of America?
Naomi Wolf, null - 13 hours ago
[image: undefined] In 2008, I wrote a book, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot. I warned, based on my study of closing democracies in 20th century history, that America needed to beware of a slide toward totalitarianism. I warned that would-be tyrants, whether they are on the left or the right, always use a map to close down democracies, and that they always take the same ten steps. Whether it’s “Invoke a Terrifying Internal and External Threat,” “Create a Thug Caste,” “Target the Press,” or the final step, “Suspend the Rule of Law,” these steps are always reco...
Want a Job? Get a Shot!
Ron Paul, null - 13 hours ago
[image: undefined] Mask tyranny reached a new low recently when a family was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight because their four-year-old autistic son was not wearing a mask. The family was removed from the plane even though the boy’s doctor had decided the boy should be exempted from mask mandates because the boy panics and engages in behavior that could pose a danger to himself when wearing a mask. Besides, four-year-olds do not present much risk of spreading or contracting coronavirus. Even if masks did prevent infections among adults, there would be no reason to force childr...
EU Imposes Sanctions On Four Chinese Officials Over Xinjiang Abuses
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*DW:* *EU slaps sanctions on China for abuses against Uyghurs * *The European Union has agreed to sanction China for human rights abuses against the Uyghurs in the country's northwestern Xinjiang province. * The European Union agreed on Monday to sanction China for human rights abuses against the Uyghurs at a foreign ministers meeting Monday in Brussels. Four regional and party representatives, as well as a construction firm from Xinjiang province, were added to the EU sanctions list, with their names published in the EU Official Journal. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* Only ...
Forget REAL US Health Care – We’ve Got “Stumbling Joe…”
Ralph Fucetola, BolenReport - 13 hours ago
“Old Joe” Stumbled Three Times – Xi, Putin and Kim Laughed Out Loud… And so is Big Pharma… Opinion By Ralph Fucetola JD While the presidential “stumbling optics” ludicrously continued the stupidity of “the pratfall presidency,” other optics should leave one gasping; such as the continued military occupation of the Capitol Hill Green Zone, with … Continue reading Forget REAL US Health Care – We’ve Got “Stumbling Joe…”
Court Could Reimpose Boston Marathon Bomber’s Death Sentence
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The justices agreed to hear an appeal filed by the Trump administration, which carried out executions of 13 federal inmates in its final six months in office.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 3/22/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
*"Economic Market Snapshot AM 3/22/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes *○* "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! *Your guide:* Gregory Mannarino, AM 3/22/21 *"Updates; Fed. National Activity Index NEGATIVE"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https:/...
Israeli industrial zones exploit Palestinian workers, steal Palestinian land
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 13 hours ago
Palestinians working in settlement industrial zones often feel they have no other choice, with the Palestinian economy and labour market shackled by Israel's military occupation. Working conditions are terrible, compensation is unfair, but some workers are fighting back.
Instead of Killing Mentally Ill Man, Cops Sit Down, Solve Crisis With Compassion Not Force
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: compassion]Instead of using the escalation of force, two cops showed compassion and calmed a potentially violent situation down, resolving it without an arrest.
Starting tomorrow: SPECIES AND TOWN!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021* *Prehistory, brain wiring win: *According to anthropologists, we humans are inclined to behave in remarkable ways at times of tribal conflict. This morning, the Washington Post's editorial board describes one current example of this hard-wired inclination. The board describes an ongoing bit of conduct by certain elected officials in Arizona. These humans refuse to accept a basic fact: Donald J. Trump lost the state in last November's election. As the editorial explains, the validity of the Arizona vote count has already been validated by the appropriate...
Polar bears are an environmental success story: short video from ICSC Canada
HiFast, Climate Collections - 14 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: From Tom Harris at ICSC Canada: In ‘State of the Polar Bear Report 2020’, zoologist Dr. Susan Crockford writes, “in 2020, even though summer sea ice declined to the second lowest levels since 1979, there were no reports of widespread starvation of bears, acts of cannibalism, or drowning deaths that might…
Ten years on, Syria is almost destroyed. Who’s to blame?
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
In George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, the ruling pigs led by Napoleon constantly rewrote history in order to justify and reinforce their own continuing power. The rewriting by the western powers of the history of the ongoing conflict in Syria leaps out of Orwell.
Examining the Stasi, Seeing the NSA
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
From the Archives: For many years, the East German Stasi was viewed as the most totalitarian of intelligence services, relentlessly spying on its citizens during the Cold War. But the Stasi’s capabilities pale in comparison to what the NSA can now do, notes former U.S. intelligence analyst Elizabeth Murray.
Israel’s Iron Dome Can Now Shoot Down Drone and Missiles Simultaneously
Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Israel Iron Dome, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC11E103CDA0&share=true] The joint-U.S.-Israeli defense system continues to be upgraded and pay major dividends in real-time defense. Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system continues to break new ground with the completion of a series of advanced tests last week that showed it could simultaneously intercept multiple drones and a salvo of rockets. This is important because Iranian threats to countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia, have included...
Modernized Depth Charges Are Coming: A True Submarine Killer?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Depth Charges, * Though depth charges have mostly been phased out in navies the world over thanks to modern torpedo technology, BAE’s novel concept could bring them back. Watch this topic for further additional information. Depth charges have changed little since World War II. Essentially barrels packed with high-explosive, depth charges were a potent part of Anti-Submarine Warfare. Since eclipsed in effectiveness by modern torpedoes, they were at the time one of the only effective methods for sinking enemy submarines from the ocean surface during the Second World...
The U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon Will Be a Killer
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Next Generation Squad Weapon, * The U.S. Army’s ambitious Next Generation Squad Weapon, intended to be a catch-all replacement for the iconic M16, M4 carbine, and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. The U.S. Army’s ambitious Next Generation Squad Weapon, intended to be a catch-all replacement for the iconic M16, M4 carbine, and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. There are currently three firms in the running, and have offered fairly different platforms — and testing is now in its final phase. All three of the contenders are built around the 6.8mm Special Purpose Cartridge, a ...
Canadian Pastor is in Prison for Holding Church Services During Lockdown
Fox News and Lifesite News, Need To Know - 13 hours ago
Pastor James Coates has been held in jail for defying lockdown orders, and then for rejecting the bail requirement that he not attempt to do so again. His wife says 'This really should be shocking to people”. She agreed with Tucker Carlson that Christians have been singled out.
Rochester, New York: Mentally Ill Man Set on Fire by Teens Dies After 4 Days in Hospital
13WHAM, 8WROC and Censored.TV, Need To Know - 13 hours ago
Rochester journalist Bob Lonsberry reported that, according to police records, the teens were black and instructed the victim during the incident to tell authorities it was two white men who set him on fire. Until then, the media had refused to disclose the races of the killers and the victim lest it be divisive.
An F-22 Pilot Talks About Racial Bias In The US Air Force
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
Major Daniel Walker *CBS 60 Minutes:* *Race in the ranks: An F-22 pilot on the sting of racial bias in the Air Force * *Major Daniel Walker shares his story with 60 Minutes contributor David Martin.* This Sunday on 60 Minutes, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reported on allegations of racial bias in the United States military. It has been more than 70 years since the integration of the American armed services, but African American members say they are not promoted as often as their White counterparts. From the rank and file to officers, some Black servicemem...
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin We’re Hurtling Toward Global Suicide Samia Suluhu Hassan - Tanzania's new president ‘It’s not a local issue anymore’: D.C. statehood moves from political fringe to the center of the national Democratic agenda “Jim Crow in New Clothes”: In First Senate Speech, Raphael Warnock Slams GOP Assault on Voting Rights New study shows microplastics turn into 'hubs' for pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria Battle for the Ballot: Two Black women fight back against voter suppression in Florida Hydrogen Goop could be convenient alternative to hydrogen gas. As birth rates fall, ...
Techno-feudal
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
Techno says We create jobs Techno says We make life easier Techno says We protect you Techno says We know best, trust us Techno says Ignore the critics Techno says We don't need you anymore Techno lies Bruce
Behold!
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Who are you going to believe? Your moral and intellectual superiors or your own lying eyes? A Filipino man is berated as a “Chinese” by a White supremacist on a train. Stop Asian Hate! pic.twitter.com/IOxEvYtzVA — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 22, 2021 More
Analysis: Equipped with Mexican money Telecom Argentina looks at expansion into Uruguay
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Telecom Argentina has conditioned its investments in Uruguay upon that nation's government updating its regulatory framework to allow everyone in the industry to offer all fixed-mobile interconnected services, because, right now, Telecom Argentina can only provide restricted TV, and that only in very specific regions of Uruguay. Telecom Argentina, which […] The post Analysis: Equipped with Mexican money Telecom Argentina looks at expansion into Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times.
The U.S. Navy Wants To Put Hypersonic Missile Modules On Its Zumwalt Destroyers
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
*Warzone/The Drive: **Navy Wants Triple-Packed Hypersonic Missile Modules On Its Stealthy Zumwalt Destroyers * *The modules are too large for the ship's existing vertical launch cells, so they would likely take the place of its all but abandoned deck guns. * The U.S. Navy is now officially looking into what it would take to arm its Zumwalt class stealth destroyers, also referred to as DDG-1000s, with hypersonic missiles. The service has also now disclosed that it is looking to field these missiles loaded into an Advanced Payload Module, or APM, that has "a three-pack configuration...
Atlanta: Man Shoots 9 People at Massage Parlors to “Eliminate Temptation”. Media Blames White Supremacy
Tucker Carlson, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Some media outlets, along with White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki suggested the shooting was a racial hate crime because Trump blamed Covid-19 on China. Tucker Carlson says the left is pushing the false racism narrative because the Democrat party is falling apart and needs racist white men as an enemy to unite it.
Combat Robots Will Dominate Future Battlefields
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
*Zero Hedge:* *War Futurologist Sums Up Combat Robots Will Dominate Modern Battlefield * We've always questioned what wars in the future would be like. To answer that mystery is Yevgeny Kuznetsov, a member of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign Defense Policy, head of Singularity University in Moscow, who told Russian state-owned newspaper RIA Novosti that high-quality combat robotics will dominate the modern battlefield. Already, conflicts over trade, technology, and capital markets continue to worsen between the US and China, the world's global superpowers. Meanwhile, risi...
‘Sorry’: GOP US Rep. Tom Reed Retiring Amid Misconduct Claim
AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
Reed apologized to his wife and children, and to Davis, and said he planned “to dedicate my time and attention to making amends for my past actions.”
Michigan Restaurant Owner Jailed for Refusing to Shut Down Her Business
Fox News and Click on Detroit, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Marlena said that Michigan's governor and attorney general were trying to imprison her for keeping her bistro open. She further explained that Americans and business owners need to stand up against unlawful authority because the US is beginning to resemble her native country of Poland when it was ruled by communists.
Kids, Schools and COVID Tests — What Are the Risks?
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 14 hours ago
Researchers warn of brain injury risks for millions of children who are now going to routinely undergo nasal swab tests administered by nonexperts — in some cases, by schoolchildren themselves. The post Kids, Schools and COVID Tests — What Are the Risks? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
6yo Boy Arrested, Forced to Go to Court for Picking a Flower at His Bus Stop
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: boy]"Should a child that believes in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy be making life-altering decisions?"
Ventura County Board of Supervisors Throw Out Charges Against Defiant Restaurant Owners
Peggy Hall and KUSI News, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
The Ventura County authorities threw out ALL of the charges against several restaurant owners who refused to shutter their businesses. If there is no law or regulation on the books requiring repeated closures, restricted capacity, outdoor dining, social distancing, take-out, or masks, there is no violation of law. No emergency or pandemic suspends the law.
How Corporate America Is Being Coerced to Adopt Green Climate Policies
Spiro Skouras, Jon Rappoport and NY Times, Need To Know - 15 hours ago
Climate policies are being weaponized against businesses in the name of protecting the environment. Businesses that are not politically influential will be declared enemies of civilization. The bankers intend to use this same power to gain further control of governments.
Communist Chinese Military Companies and Section 1237: A Primer
jbrunner, Lawfare - 16 hours ago
A Xiaomi store in Hangzhou, China. (Photo credit: Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine via Flickr https://www.flickr. com/photos/opengridscheduler/43261099712 CC by 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) In recent months, two Chinese companies have filed lawsuits contesting their designation as “Communist Chinese military companies” (CCMCs) by the Department of Defense. Xiaomi and Luokung Technology have filed proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Defense and Treasury departments for alleged violations of their due process r...
Why the U.S. Army Loves SIG Sauer (And This Gun)
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *SIG Sauer U.S. Army, * SIG’s latest success is the widespread adoption of their P320 pistol by the U.S. military. But it didn’t begin just there. SIG’s latest success is the widespread adoption of their P320 pistol by the U.S. military. But it didn’t begin just there. SIG Sauer is arguably one of the more well-known firearm brands and enjoys commercial success and brand recognition in Europe and the United States, as well as in many other parts of the world. Currently, SIG supplies the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force with their service pistol. But the comp...
America Should Have Walked Away From Its Meeting With China
Alan Tonelson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Alan Tonelson* *Great Power Competition, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC2LEM9YA7ZI&share=true] Both in the past and now recently, American officials held fruitless summits—meetings without a clear cut agenda in which they would have been wiser to walk away from. If you weren’t thinking “Kennedy and Khrushchev at Vienna” while following the just-concluded Alaska meeting between top diplomats from the United States and China, you need a quick tutorial in Cold War history. For at a time of burgeoning Sino-American tensions ...
How Has Iran Become a Military Powerhouse? Ask North Korea.
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *North Korea Iran, * The Pyongyang-Tehran arms trade has only ballooned with the gradual implementation of international sanctions against North Korea since 2006. The two rogue states have allegedly exchanged nuclear secrets, including the relevant mathematical formulas and key testing data. There is also mounting, though largely circumstantial, evidence that they are exploring a potential deal for centrifuges and enriched uranium transfers. The U.S. State Department is stepping up its efforts to tighten the sanctions regime arrayed against Iran, drawing renewed ...
Russia and America Both Feared Israel Could Start a Nuclear War
David Axe, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*David Axe* *Israel Nuclear Weapons, * In the late 1960s and early ‘70s the most sophisticated spy planes in U.S. and Soviet service—the Mach-three SR-71 Blackbird and equally speedy MiG-25 Foxbat, respectively—flew dangerous reconnaissance missions over the Middle East, supporting opposing American and Russian policies. In the late 1960s and early ‘70s the most sophisticated spy planes in U.S. and Soviet service—the Mach-three SR-71 Blackbird and equally speedy MiG-25 Foxbat, respectively—flew dangerous reconnaissance missions over the Middle East, supporting opposing American a...
How Did North Korea's Military Become So Dangerous? Thank Russia.
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *North Korean Military, * How did North Korea become a major regional power, both in terms of its nuclear arsenal and by conventional military metrics? How did North Korea become a major regional power, both in terms of its nuclear arsenal and by conventional military metrics? Prior reporting has focused on the peculiarities of the North Korean war economy; in particular, the Songun or “military first” policy that holds up the army as the central organizing pillar of North Korean society. Much of the answer, however, lies in external aid; for one, North Korea co...
Why Joe Biden Should Fear China's Growing Military Might
Frederico Bartels, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Frederico Bartels* *China Miltary, * The Chinese have been playing catch-up, trying to match our military capabilities, and their recent announced budget is a good reminder of their progress and plans. We should not make it easier for them. We should continue to invest properly in our national defense. Trying to preserve a veneer of democratic legitimacy, the Chinese government goes through the political theater of a meeting of its rubber-stamp Congress every March. As part of the process, Beijing releases the figure that will be spent on its military for the year. The Chinese ...
The Military's New Weapon Against China and Russia: the Coast Guard?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *China Coast Guard, * During a recent "State of the Coast Guard" address, United States Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz said that the United States Coast Guard remains in high demand at home and overseas as it continues to undergo modernization efforts and redefine its role in the nation's defense. During a recent "State of the Coast Guard" address, United States Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz said that the United States Coast Guard remains in high demand at home and overseas as it continues to undergo modernization efforts and redefine its role ...
The U.S. Military Is Worried China Could Start World War III
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Military, * In testimony given to the Senate Armed Services Committee, a top Navy official stated that he believes China could attempt to reunite with Taiwan by force within the next six years. In testimony given to the Senate Armed Services Committee, a top Navy official stated that he believes China could attempt to reunite with Taiwan by force within the next six years. Speaking to the lawmakers as part of a hearing focusing on China and the Indo-Pacific region, Admiral Philip S. Davidson, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander explained that Chinese arms build-...
I Flew In a Fighter Jet (And No, It's Nothing Like Top Gun)
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, * A wargame gives a writer a taste of war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Flying is hours of boredom, punctuated by moments of stark terror (no terror on this flight, but definitely a lot of transit time—but such is life). In this clip, Vodka 3—myself and pilot Tsar—are headed back home to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, after flying as an aggressor during Atlantic Trident 17 several years back . After being unceremoniously shot down by a Royal Air Force Typhoon, we were ordered to return to base because of the need to maintain higher than normal f...
F-15EX: The Killer Fighter Plane the U.S. Air Force Needs
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *F-15EX, * So despite the F-15 family’s advanced age — the first F-15 airframe was first introduced into service in the mid-1970s — it could remain relevant and combat-effective well into the 21st century. The U.S. Air Force announced that they officially accepted the first of 144 new F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing. An F-15EX Program Manager explained what the new fighter jet’s rollout means for the Air Force, saying “this is a big moment for the Air Force,” and explaining how although the F-15EX is a 4th generation fighter, it will work closely with more advance...
Type 73: The Crazy North Korean Machine Gun Iran Loves
David Axe, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*David Axe* *Type 73, Middle East* [image: Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui] This weapon appears to be a staple of covert Iranian aid to armed groups. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *To trace possible Iranian support for militant forces across the Middle East, look for the telltale silhouette of the Type 73 machine gun. The weapon appears to be a staple of covert Iranian aid to armed groups. The Type 73 is North Korean in origin and first appe...
The U.S. Military Needs One Thing To Ensure Its Superpower Status
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Artificial Intelligence, * The U.S. national security establishment wants to have an edge on the AI-powered future, and new information arriving into an AI-enabled system needs to be ingested, learned, identified, and accurately categorized. The national security establishment is racing to adopt artificial intelligence in nearly every aspect of operations, from processing payroll to processing disparate battlefield information into a cohesive whole, such as in the Pentagon’s Joint All Domain Command and Control effort to network otherwise separated operational “nod...
Peru aims to monitor all its national forests by 2030
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Through a new government intervention strategy, the Peruvian Ministry of Environment (MINAM) will seek to monitor the entirety of its forests by 2030, said Rudy Alberto Valdivia, head of MINAI's Technical Unit of the National Forest Conservation Program for the Mitigation of Climate Change as part of the International Day […] The post Peru aims to monitor all its national forests by 2030 appeared first on The Rio Times.
AUSTRIAN NURSE DIED FROM ASTRAZENECA JAB, HOSPITAL CONFIRMS.
Jane Burgermeister, BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 15 hours ago
JAB CONFIRMED TO CAUSE DEATH AS DESCRIBED BY GREIFSWALD UNI. https://m.bvz.at/in-ausland/noen-exklusiv-tod-nach-impfung-in-zwettl-ursache-geklaert-zwettl-niederoesterreich-coronavirus-corona-impfung-redaktion-astrazeneca-todesfall-266678141
New agribusiness generation in Brazil builds startups linking land and technology
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The children of rural producers who leave the countryside to study and then return to the farms, bringing with them technology and management tools, do not stand out only when taking over the family's properties. These youths are also creating startups focused on agribusiness, offering solutions to problems they know […] The post New agribusiness generation in Brazil builds startups linking land and technology appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Lula in a Wilderness of Mirrors
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 15 hours ago
Still in the legal woods and not daring to project as a revolutionary leader, Lula should nonetheless never be underestimated. by Pepe Escobar A surprising Supreme Court decision that, while not definitive, restores Lula’s political rights has hit Brazil like a semiotic bomb and plunged the nation into a reality show being played in a … Continue reading Brazil’s Lula in a Wilderness of Mirrors →
Analysis: A powder keg called Colombia
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To say that in recent years there has been anything that resembles calm in Colombia may be misleading. The high rates of violence, the clash over judicial independence, and the lack of progress in the implementation of the peace process would put to rest any reasoning about hypothetical tranquility. The […] The post Analysis: A powder keg called Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguay and Chile are the only South American countries able to complete vaccination within a year
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The New York Times published a report on the accessibility of vaccination against the coronavirus around the world. According to the report, a total 43 countries, "mostly high-income countries," are on track to complete inoculation of the population within a year. Among these, only four are in the Americas: the […] The post Uruguay and Chile are the only South American countries able to complete vaccination within a year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iceland Erupts, Antarctica registers -70C and above-average Sea Ice Extent, while Spain suffers Coldest “Falles” since 1939 (plus rare Spring Snow)
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 15 hours ago
Spring may have technically sprung across the NH, but winter 2020-21 is refusing to let up -- Grand Solar Minimum. The post Iceland Erupts, Antarctica registers -70C and above-average Sea Ice Extent, while Spain suffers Coldest “Falles” since 1939 (plus rare Spring Snow) appeared first on Electroverse.
Beyond the Electoral College: MMP in the USA?
Cullen Hendrix, Duck of Minerva - 16 hours ago
This is a guest post by Timothy Sisk, professor of international studies and director of the Institute for Comparative and Regional Studies at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. This post is the first in an occasional series discussing the ethical dilemmas engendered when academics engage with policymakers and the broader public. […]
Bolsonaro says “tyrants” are ‘tightening the noose’ and ‘seizing people’s freedom’
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The widespread narrative of the West regarding Covid-19 and the proper measures to combat it, remain at odds with what Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro believes. In a speech to supporters crowded outside the Alvorada Palace this Sunday, March 21st, President Jair Bolsonaro said that some "tyrants are curtailing the freedom […] The post Bolsonaro says “tyrants” are ‘tightening the noose’ and ‘seizing people’s freedom’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Retreat
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
Sometimes it doesn't seem like it -- particularly given this weekend's Conservative convention. But, E.J. Dionne writes that, globally, the Far Right is in retreat: There’s a long-standing habit among Americans of reading our own politics as a signal for where the whole democratic world is moving. Sometimes it’s justified. Ronald Reagan’s election was clearly part of a broad movement toward the free-market right in the 1980s. Bill Clinton’s embrace of a centrist brand of progressivism in the 1990s was widely imitated. So is a Joe Biden wave forming out there? Perhaps more importan...
China on course to fulfill all RCEP obligations
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
22-Mar-2021 China will be able to fully fulfill its obligations under the agreement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership when it enters into force, a commerce official said.
NO, THERE WON'T BE A TRUMP SOCIAL MEDIA SITE IN TWO OR THREE MONTHS
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
Oh, please. Former President Donald Trump is coming back to social media -- but this time with his own network, a Trump spokesperson told Fox News on Sunday. Jason Miller, a long-time adviser and spokesperson for Trump's 2020 campaign told Howard Kurtz on Fox's "MediaBuzz" that Trump will be "returning to social media in probably about two or three months." He added Trump's return will be with "his own platform" that will attract "tens of millions" of new users and "completely redefine the game." "This is something that I think will be the hottest ticket in social media," Miller t...
US has a long history of violence against Asian women
Karen Kuo, Associate Professor of Asian Pacific American Studies, Arizona State University, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
US culture has long represented Asian American women as sexually seductive – showing how victims' gender and race cannot be separated when attacked by white male violence.
Biden immigration overhaul would reunite families split up by deportation
Robert McKee Irwin, Deputy Director, Global Migration Center, University of California, Davis, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
When a child loses mom or dad to deportation, the harm can be severe and lasting. New immigration bills in the House and Senate seek to avoid family separation and allow deported parents back home.
AstraZeneca: US Data Shows Vaccine Effective for All Ages
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
AstraZeneca said its experts did not identify any safety concerns related to the vaccine, including finding no increased risk of rare blood clots identified in Europe.
COVID-19 Vaccine Risks and Research
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
COVID-19 and related policy steps are causing great suffering, devastation, and economic harm. Below is the letter I sent to my county’s health officer with my research on COVID-19 vaccine risks, treatment options, and prevalence statistics, and asking him to take action.
Johnson takes Britain into dangerous new cold war against China
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
For Britain to spend billions of pounds on a military build-up against China is a criminal waste of resources and is directly against the economic interests of the British people, says FIONA EDWARDS
Asteroid 2021 FH to flyby Earth at 0.61 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 FH will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.61 LD / 0.00157 AU (234 870 km / 145 940 miles) from the center of our planet at 16:51 UTC on March 23, 2021. This is the 30th known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance...... Read more »

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