Monday, April 19, 2021

19 April - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10 pm MDT

“Anti-Russia hysteria dominates the American political and military elites” according to Shahzada Rahim
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator US-Russia relations are at a new low. The US has slapped new sanctions on Russia in response to accusations of cyberattack and election meddling. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service was accused of being behind the SolarWinds hack. Russia has asked to expel 10 American diplomates in a ‘tit for […]
Praying with Jamie Shea and the Serbian people for Kosovo
Kristian Kahrs, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Open this article to see me and NATO warmonger Jamie Shea on Pink TV, the most viewed TV station in Serbia, praying together with the Serbian people, challenging Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić not to sell one square inch of Kosovo and Metohija, and proposing Kristian Kahrs as the new Serbian ambassador to Oslo! Last week […]
When Faith in U.S. Dollar Falls, the Fed Will Monetize the Debt and Destroy the Currency
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source / The Money GPS There has been a considerable amount of money flowing into stocks from foreigners and out of treasuries. With less return on the safe haven, investors look to equities to turn up the risk/ reward ratio. As time goes on we have seen the U.S. dollar play less of a role […]
What’s the impact of Japan dumping radioactive water into the sea?
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source The Japanese government officially decided to discharge the Fukushima nuclear polluted water into the sea on April 13. This move not only caused dissatisfaction and doubts among Japanese citizens, but in its neighboring countries such as China and South Korea. They pointed out that Japan’s decision is extremely irresponsible and will seriously damage international […]
Vaccine Elastoplast Will Vax You & Label You.
Vernon Moat, The Duran - 21 hours ago
WARNING FOR HUMANITY / Covid-19 vaccine & transhumanism / by Dr Carrie Madej Dr Carrie Madej explains how the proposed vaccine for COVID-19 can change humanity forever. Human 2.0, transhumanism, AI artificial intelligence. source This is the complete connection between the Criminal Psychopaths; the Covid Bioweapon, Lockdown, Vaccines, Digital Passport & the Mark of The […]
MH17 TRIAL SECRETS — THE DUTCH DEFENCE LAWYERS HAVE BETRAYED THE RUSSIAN CASE
Editor, Dances With Bears - 21 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The release by the Dutch prosecutors of their presentations last week in the MH17 trial before The Hague District Court reveal the extent of the incompetence and negligence of the two Dutch lawyers paid by Moscow for the defence – Sabine ten Doesschate (lead image, centre) and Boudewjin van Eijck (right). […]
Coronavirus Strikes Papua New Guinea
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
There was a time when it seemed Papua New Guinea had managed to dodge a bullet. Instances of SARS-CoV-2 were minimal, along with its disease, COVID-19. Through 2020, the country of eight million people recorded a mere 900 cases. The World Health Organization praised the PNG government in a September […]
"So Who Wants A Hot War?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
*"So Who Wants A Hot War?"* by Pepe Escobar "War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives." - Smedley Butler "It’s a scorpion battle inside a vortex of distorted mirrors inside a circus. So let’s start with the mirrors in the circus.The non-entity that passes for Ukrainian Foreign Minister traveled to Brussels to be courted by US Secretary of State Blinken and NATO secretary-general...
Home Office algorithm to detect sham marriages may contain built-in discrimination
Alice Milliken, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 20 hours ago
Internal document warns that new system could perpetuate existing biases against certain nationalities
High court judge questions integrity of businessman behind multi-million pound council deals
Gareth Davies, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 20 hours ago
More questions for Thurrock council after judge cites "unsatisfactory" evidence from controversial businessman to whom it gave £420m
Brazil’s airlines reduce flights
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The second wave of Covid-19, with Brazil breaking new daily records in the pandemic, has frustrated any attempt by the airline industry to return to normality. Since February, airlines operating in the country have been revising their seat offer downward. LATAM plans to operate this month with only 190 flights […] The post Brazil’s airlines reduce flights appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hillary Clinton Military Tribunal: Day 3 - 5
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Last friday, Hillary Clinton or her body double was convicted and sentenced to death after a five day military tribunal. She will be hanged on april 26 after taps. She was specifically found guilty of charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, accessory to murder, child trafficking, endangering a minor, treason, and sedition. It is fascinating that they proved Vince Foster's murder in particular and it was about a specific 23,000,000 direct embezzlement from US Veteran Affairs. That all happens in their early days at the whitehouse. They found the 23,000,000. As this i...
The New Electrified Urban Transportation
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
It is all coming and we are all looking at fully re engineering our road systems. The self driving electric car and electric truck is already a given and fits well with what is on the road. We also can expect drone package and mail delivery to arrive soon enough. All this can be fully AI operated. Then we can have the electric bicycle in particular and the Segway as well;. We even have useful bicycle paths for both of those. Then we will have larger drones able to carry passengers point to point. The real takehome is that road traffic will largely decline when large parts are...
The Secretive Inventor Of The Navy's Bizarre 'UFO Patents' Finally Talks
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This string of patents attest the plausible validity of a number of known UFO reports. Likely research is ongoing but disclosure has become necessary because secrecy is been slowly lifted. So we have this guy. assuming access to proof of concept experiments, this body of proactive patents can be generated. So far so good. We are still far distant from effective engineering. Again this guy looks like a cut out who is making himself a new spokesman for advanced research *The Secretive Inventor Of The Navy's Bizarre 'UFO Patents' Finally Talks* *Dr. Salvatore Pais has finall...
Hero Expiation: The Power of giving Power Away
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
In practise, it is necessary to properly acquire and to sustain power in order to actually distribute any of it and then only to the extent of been surplus. This has never changed. It is particularly noteworthy that the Pacific Noryhwest became stable enough to progress to a Potlatch culture in which the Big Man distributed all his wealth to his tribe members while also rewarding loyalists of course. communism it was not. The use of money is the same as power as they are one and the same. Thus assigning power to an agent needs a transparent protocol that is at least initially s...
This Chinese Researcher Issued a Warning Over Rising Tensions With Taiwan
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Taiwan, Asia* [image: Taiwan] Could a war over Taiwan, which could draw in America, really end up happening? *Key point: *Beijing has been ramping up its pressure on Taiwan and could invade the island if it thought it needed to. How might such a terrible thing come to pass? A prominent Chinese researcher and military expert connected to the People’s Liberation Army is saying that a potential war with the United States over Taiwan independence essentially relies upon Washington, or U.S. actions. Zhou Bo, an honorary fellow at the Centre for China-America Defence ...
What Makes Pakistan's Submarine Fleet So Good?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, Middle East* They excel at coastal defense. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Pakistan’s navy may not be particularly large, but it doesn’t have a terribly large coast to defend. Though small and non-nuclear, Pakistan’s submarine fleet would excel at coastal defense in Pakistan’s littoral waters—and inserting Special Service Teams, Pakistan’s Navy Seals. *Agosta- and Agosta 90B-class* Pakistan operates five French-designed Agosta-class submarines. The first of these hulls were initially built for the South African Navy, but were sold to Pakistan in th...
The Epic Clash of the Battle Tanks
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *History, Europe* Prokhorovka was certainly an important clash and one of the largest tank battles ever, but it might be time to retire its description as the biggest — a claim which has been seriously questioned in recent years by historians with access to Soviet archives opened since the end of the Cold War. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* A thousand coffee table books and countless hours of popular history programs have described the Battle of Prokhorovka, part of the Third Reich’s 1943 Operation Citadel, as the largest tank battle in history. Near the c...
German Spies Stole This Monster Tank Design From Britain
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, Europe* Though the tanks never served during World War II, Germany carried the experience with it into the war. *Here's What You Need to Know*: These three-turreted tanks were more useful as propaganda than in actual combat. During the interwar years, multi-turreted tanks were all the rage. Post-war, the British developed the A1E1 dual-turreted tank, which formed the basis for a number of other inter-war multi-turreted tank designs—including one secretly developed in the Soviet Union based on a stolen British design. After the armistice ending World War O...
China and Russia complain about Brazilian meat and soy
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In telegrams to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian embassies to China and Russia have reported issues in the country's exported foods. According to diplomats, authorities in both countries are demanding solutions and there are complaints about "lack of control" in relation to Brazilian products. Moscow, for example, alerted […] The post China and Russia complain about Brazilian meat and soy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Report: Maddie, a 12-Year Old Girl Enrolled in a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial for Children, Has Severe Injuries
WhatsHerFace, Need To Know - 21 hours ago
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are now conducting clinical trials on children age 6 months to 12 years old. The children are volunteered by their parents who sign them up for the unethical trials. Maddie, a 12-year old girl suffered severe injuries.
Catherine Austin Fitts: Vaccines, Depopulation, New World Order, Mark of The Beast …
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Catherine Austin Fitts: Vaccines, Depopulation, New World Order, Mark of The Beast … by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Saturday Night Post 4.17.2021) Investment advisor and former Assistant Secretary of Housing Catherine Austin Fitts contends CV19 and the vaccines to cure it are more about control than depopulation. Fitts explains, “I think the bankers are trying to chip us. …
Jim Willie: Gold, Good vs. Evil, President Trump, Suicide Pandemic
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
[image: https://ria.ru/aurora/flv/file.aspx?ID=47840661&type=mp3]Click on image to download MP3 audio interview.
The Paradox of Humankind
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 22 hours ago
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in machines, there is rise of Artificial Idiocy (AI) in intellectuals, politicians, and journalists. This is the paradox of humankind.
Second-in-command of Iran’s Quds Force passes away
[image: Second-in-command of Iran’s Quds Force passes away] The deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, Mohammad Hussein-Zada Hejazi, died of a heart attack on Sunday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced in a statement. 65-year-old Hejazi, who served at the rank of Brigadier General, was a direct subordinate of Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani until the latter’s death early last year in a US drone attack. He was appointed the Quds Force Deputy Commander in late January following Soleimani’s death by the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Continue r...
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 18 April 2021 – Plus Weekly Update
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Patriots’ Day: A Gun Rights Case Study
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
MARK ALEXANDER ~ The last time the government attempted to confiscate weapons from grassroots Americans Patriots… “The ultimate authority … resides in the people alone. … The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation … forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than […]
park photos
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 13 hours ago
white water flowing fast, Mt. Shasta .................................................................................................................. Sun into Taurus at 1:33 p.m. PDT, 19 April 2021. Sun in parallel declination to Mercury, Sun squares Pluto. Moon opposite Pluto, Moon in parallel declination to Mars. Certainly emotional tests are hitting in this; then the possibly very weird energies of Pluto, as in demented rulers, is happening too. (One may call: In the name I AM THAT I AM, Helios and Great Central Sun Magnet, Godfre and 7 Mighty Elohim, m...
The Japanese Imperial Navy's Unique Tactics in World War II
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Japanese Navy, Asia* Because it lacked many of the modern technological systems supporting other navies, Japan developed unique tactics to use against its enemies. *Here's What You Need to Know*: For all its quirks and negative traits, in the last analysis the Imperial Navy was bred as a fighting navy. And indeed it was. The Japanese Imperial Navy was an elite and elitist organization. As prone at the administrative levels as any large bureaucracy to becoming bogged down in paperwork, careerism, politics, and minutia, the Imperial Navy nevertheless enj...
Cold War Redux: Why the Quad Should Aim to Contain China
James Holmes, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* Let’s dust off the Cold War playbook—and be candid about it. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* As a military strategy, containment presents several powerful options for the loose grouping of Quad countries to push back on Chinese aggression. China grumps that the Quad, a league of like-minded Indo-Pacific democracies, is an “Asian NATO” or “mini-NATO” hellbent on “containing” China. If only. Now, Beijing is not entirely wrong to liken the Quad to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Quad governments—representing India, Australia, Japan, an...
How America Built Its Massive Fleet of B-29 Superfortress Bombers
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *B-29 Bomber, Americas* The first 16 of the more than 600 Superfortresses built at a plant in Georgia were assembled mostly by hand in early November 1943. *Here's What You Need to Know*: At its height, the plant in Marietta, Georgia employed 28,000 workers. When Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay, the hard-driving commander of the Twentieth U.S. Air Force based in Guam, decided to change tactics in early 1945 to boost the effectiveness of the B-29 Superfortress, it was the Bell Aircraft plant in Marietta, Georgia, that ultimately provided him with the stripped-dow...
Covid vaccination in Brazil reaches 26.1 million, 12.36% of the population
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the last 24 hours, 155,701 people were administered the vaccine, according to data compiled by the media outlet consortium with health secretariats in 17 states and the Federal District. Of the total immunized, 9,594,276 were administered the second dose, which represents 4.53% of the population fully vaccinated against the […] The post Covid vaccination in Brazil reaches 26.1 million, 12.36% of the population appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil may return to surplus in foreign accounts after 14 years
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a new boom in commodities (basic products such as oil, grains, and minerals) on the international market, Brazil should once again close its foreign accounts positive 14 years. According to the Central Bank, after a US$12.5 billion slump last year - considered low by Brazilian standards - the estimate […] The post Brazil may return to surplus in foreign accounts after 14 years appeared first on The Rio Times.
LNP/ALP putting your identity into a national ID Card and Covid passport
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 22 hours ago
from ZD Net April 19, 2021 A national digital identity program was raised as one of the key priorities during the Data and Digital Ministers’ Meeting on Friday. Off the back of the meeting, a communique indicated the ministers agreed that a national approach to digital identity would “make it easier for the Australian public to interact […]
Bolsonaro says Fiocruz will deliver a further 18 million vaccines this month
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said yesterday, April 18th, on social media that the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) will deliver 18 million doses of vaccines against Covid-19 until the end of April. Of this total, 4.6 million doses will be delivered this week and another 6.7 million next week, according to the […] The post Bolsonaro says Fiocruz will deliver a further 18 million vaccines this month appeared first on The Rio Times.
Almost 70% of entrepreneurs in Rio de Janeiro defaulted in the last quarter, says survey
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a survey by the Fecomércio Institute of Research and Analysis, the level of default by companies in Rio reached an impressive 67.3% over the past 3 months. Among this percentage, 42.8% defaulted with suppliers and 42.4% failed to pay their rent. Wilton Alves, Director of Asset Management for […] The post Almost 70% of entrepreneurs in Rio de Janeiro defaulted in the last quarter, says survey appeared first on The Rio Times.
I, Napoleon
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 23 hours ago
Researchers review traceback investigations for the deadly romaine outbreaks
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The current edition of The Journal of Food Protection reports on another study into three outbreaks involving romaine lettuce contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. This one focuses on determining the source of the outbreak vehicle through traceback investigations. The Food and Drug Administration personnel traceback investigation experts employ a standardized process to initiate, execute, and... Continue Reading
Deaths reported as Danish Salmonella outbreak grows
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
A Salmonella outbreak in Denmark is continuing to affect more people and has also been linked to three deaths. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) previously reported that 25 people were infected and 14 had needed hospital treatment with most falling ill this past month. The agency has now revealed 33 people have the same type... Continue Reading
Survey shows public more aware of food safety since pandemic began
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
There has been a shift in consumer confidence around food safety and hygiene because of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, according to a survey. Findings show increased consciousness of food safety and hygiene when eating out, according to the BSI (British Standards Institution). Polling of 2,182 UK adults online by YouGov for BSI after the... Continue Reading
April 19, 2021: Reader Tips
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
Another Monday. It seems to happen every week. Tips thread open.
“Americans Spending Like Crazy; Consumers In Fantasyland; System Meltdown Inevitable; Fake Recovery”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“Americans Spending Like Crazy; Consumers In Fantasyland;* *System Meltdown Inevitable; Fake Recovery”*
Musical Interlude: Yanni & Samvel Yervinyan, "Until The Last Moment"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
*Full screen recommended.* *Yanni & Samvel Yervinyan, "Until The Last Moment"*
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
“Like delicate cosmic petals, these clouds of interstellar dust and gas have blossomed 1,300 light-years away in the fertile star fields of the constellation Cepheus. Sometimes called the Iris Nebula and dutifully cataloged as NGC 7023 this is not the only nebula in the sky to evoke the imagery of flowers. Still, this remarkable image shows off the Iris Nebula's range of colors and symmetries in impressive detail. Within the Iris, dusty nebular material surrounds a hot, young star. The dominant color of the brighter reflection nebula is blue, characteristic of dust grains reflecting ...
"Each Of Us..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
“Each of us inevitable; Each of us limitless - each of us with his or her right upon the earth; Each of us allowed the eternal purports of the earth; Each of us here as divinely as any is here.” - Walt Whitman
Chet Raymo, “A Few Words Inspired By The Tomato Plant”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
*“A Few Words Inspired By The Tomato Plant”* by Chet Raymo "Mostly we think of life in terms of individuals - this person, this tomato plant, this frog, this oak tree, this gnat. And we talk about birth and death as the beginning and ending of life. But there is another sense in which life is just one thing, whose beginning is lost in the depths of time and whose end is not in sight. Life in this sense embodies itself in matter, temporarily, as a tomato or a frog, puts on matter and puts off matter as we might don or doff clothes. By this account, I am an ephemeral conglomeration o...
“Touched With Fire”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
*“Touched With Fire”* by Paul Dalio “My name is Paul Dalio. I’m a filmmaker, husband of my NYU film school classmate, father of two children and bipolar. Of these labels, the one I’m certain stands out in your mind is bipolar - and not in a good way. That’s no fault of your own, since you probably don’t know much about it other than what you’ve heard. I’m either right about this assumption or wrong about it. But either way, I’m certain of it because of my past experiences with the stigma that surrounds it. So how do I deal with this label? I could remove the “I am” part to avoid i...
How the USS Thresher Disaster Forever Changed the Navy
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *USS Thresher, * The Navy has maintained roughly 3,600 Thresher-related documents and argued that a classification review was required *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“The loss of *Thresher* initiated fundamental changes in the way we do business—changes in design, construction, inspections, safety checks, tests, and more,” said Vice Admiral Bruce DeMars, the Navy’s chief submarine officer in 1988 marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the loss of the boat. “We have not forgotten the lessons learned. It’s a much safer submarine force today.” Last fall, the U.S...
Bad Weather Is No Match for the Air Force’s Deadly Stormbreaker Bomb
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Air Force, Americas* [image: U.S. Air Force] Having accurate weapons that can hit targets even with cloud cover, storms, or high winds is vital. *Key point: *The Stormbreaker is an advanced bomb that will harm both the F-15E and the F-35. Here is how it will help America rule the skies and ground anywhere. Perhaps enemy ground vehicles moving toward an attack have been engineered with certain kinds of infrared suppressors to lower heat emissions and therefore be less detectable to thermal infrared targeting? Similarly, perhaps an enemy vehicle has turned its ...
April 19th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 90
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 19th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 90 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Monday April 19th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Monday April 19th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Top European Football Clubs Unveil New Super League Competition
A dozen of Europe’s top football clubs have announced the creation of new competition, the Super League, to begin in August with midweek matches, putting it in direct contest with the Champions League.
Real Madrid Can’t Get Ahead of Getafe, Settles for Scoreless Draw
Exhausted as a team and weakened by injuries, suspensions or COVID quarantines – and against a hard-driving rival –, Real Madrid could not get anything going on Sunday against Getafe and wound up having to accept a scoreless draw, a result that knocked it back a notch in the fight for the LaLiga title.
US Warns Russia of Consequences If Jailed Navalny Dies
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned Russia on Sunday that there will be unspecified “consequences” for the Kremlin if jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies amid complaints that his health is deteriorating in a prison near Moscow.
At Least 11 Dead, 98 Injured in Egypt Train Crash
At least 11 people died and another 98 were injured on Sunday in a railway accident in northern Egypt, where in recent weeks several such incidents have occurred, including a train crash that killed about 20 people, the Egyptian Health Ministry reported.
Sao Paulo Eases Restrictions despite Pandemic Surge in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous state and the one hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened on Sunday its churches and businesses after a little more than a month of lockdown despite the fact that the spread of the coronavirus is accelerating in the region and throughout the country.
Correa Scores Twice, Along with Llorente in 5-0 Atletico Madrid Win over Eibar
Angel Correa spent two golden minutes just before the break, in one-two strikes to get Atletico Madrid up by two goals over Eibar.
Greenwood Tallies Twice on Man United Late 3-1 Win over Burnley
Manchester United defeated Burnley 3-1 on Sunday on the strength of a brace from Mason Greenwood and a last-minute goal by Edinson Cavani.
Nketiah Saves Arsenal in 1-1 Draw against Fulham
A late goal from Edward Nketiah secured Arsenal a 1-1 draw against Fulham, thus dealing a blow to the visitors’ hopes of avoiding relegation.
US Withdrawal Could Complicate the Afghan War, Peace Process
The long-expected withdrawal of American and NATO forces from Afghanistan could complicate the war and ongoing peace process amid fears in the population that it could tilt the country towards a possible civil war.
Vertappen Wins F1’s Emilia Romagna GP; Hamilton 2nd after Error
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his first Grand Prix of the Formula One season in a wet and wild Imola on Sunday.
Tsitsipas Earns Maiden ATP Masters Title in Monte Carlo at Rublev’s Expense
Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed on Sunday his maiden ATP Master title as he took advantage of Andrey Rublev’s struggle on serve to seal a 6-3, 6-3 win in the Monte Carlo final.
US Security Analysts Tackle Shape-Shifting Threats With… More of the Same
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Military responses to societal crises are a proven failure, yet a key security report fails to offer new ideas or recognise underlying causes
Hunter Biden Book Is A Bust Despite All The Media Hype
By P.J. Gladnick ~ Despite a plethora of media hype that most authors could only dream about including a “catharsis” with Anthony Mason on CBS This Morning and laptop laughter with Jimmy Kimmel, his recently published memoir has turned out to be a big fat bust. Just how big of a bust? Well, on Thursday, Showbiz411 had […]
The ‘Infrastructure’ Bill Is A Huge Lie Designed To Smuggle In The Green New Deal
By Adam Houser ~ We’ve heard both major political parties talk about the need for an infrastructure bill for several years now. With President Biden, we’re finally getting it. Or are we? According to The Wall Street Journal, $621 billion of the president’s newly proposed $2.3 trillion “infrastructure” plan is going toward surface transportation infrastructure […]
Dependence of Earth’s Thermal Radiation on Five Most Abundant Greenhouse Gases
GCD, ClimateCite - 1 day ago
W. A. van Wijngaarden and W. Happer June 8, 2020 The atmospheric temperatures and concentrations of Earth’s five most important, greenhouse gases, H2O, CO2, O3, N2O and CH4 control the cloud-free, thermal radiative flux from the Earth to outer space. Over 1/3 million lines having strengths as low as 10−27 cm of the HITRAN database were used to evaluate the …
Groovy Gathering Auction Item Preview
Russ Curtis, International Bird Rescue - 1 day ago
Take a peek at some of the amazing items you will be able to bid on when you purchase tickets to our upcoming Groovy Gathering! Bidding officially starts on May 1st. Get your tickets now to reserve your spot at the Groovy Gathering and get the chance to bid on the items of your choice! ... Read more The post Groovy Gathering Auction Item Preview appeared first on International Bird Rescue.
Germany Commemorates Coronavirus Victims in Memorial Service
Germany held on Sunday a national memorial service in Berlin to commemorate those who have died since the coronavirus pandemic broke out last year.
Israel Ends Outdoor Mask Use in Another Step Towards Normality
Israel took a further step toward normality as it lifted obligatory mask-use outdoors and in-person classes resumed at full capacity thanks to an advanced vaccine rollout.
11 Injured in Renewed Clashes between Pakistan Police, Islamist Group
At least 11 police officers were injured and five taken hostage in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Sunday during clashes between security forces and a recently-banned Islamist group following a week of violent protests.
Political Parties Enter Polarized Battleground Ahead of Madrid Election
Political parties vying for power in Madrid’s regional parliament launched their campaigns on Sunday, 15 days ahead of a snap vote taking place amid rising COVID-19 cases and deep political polarization.
War-Torn Syria to Hold Presidential Elections on May 26
The Syrian government set on Sunday May 26 as the date for presidential elections, expected to give President Bashar al-Assad a new term in office in the war-ravaged country.
Czech Republic to Inform EU about Alleged Russian Link to 2014 Explosion
The Czech Republic said on Sunday it was in contact with its European Union partners about an alleged Russian-backed sabotage attack against an ammunition depot in 2014.
Miami to Host F1 Grand Prix from 2022
Miami landed a 10-year contract to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix as of 2022, the world championship organizers announced on Sunday.
Paris’ Small Museums Forced to Innovate during Lockdown
Small and often quirky museums in Paris have had to get creative and rely on government aid where possible to survive the last six months of lockdown in France.
UK Government Financing Keeps Pubs and Restaurants Afloat during Pandemic
Lower taxes and government financing in the United Kingdom have allowed many pubs and restaurants to stay afloat during the latest lockdown, but not all have managed to survive in the uncertain landscape.
Bangladesh Arrests Top Islamist Leader after Anti-Modi Protest
The police in Bangladesh arrested on Sunday a senior leader of Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam as part of an ongoing crackdown on the group following recent violence during protests over a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India Reports Record 261,500 COVID-19 Cases amid Healthcare Collapse Fears
India recorded on Sunday a new daily record of 261,500 coronavirus cases and 1,501 deaths, while several of the worst-affected states have warned of the healthcare system collapsing due to the increased pressure.
China, US Pledge to Strengthen Paris Agreement Implementation
United States special envoy for climate change John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua pledged in Shanghai to “reinforce the implementation” of the Paris climate crisis agreement, China’s Environment Ministry reported on Sunday.
Kerry Says Japan’s Cooperation with IAEA Important for Fukushima
The United States Special Envoy for Climate Change, John Kerry, said on Sunday that Japan’s continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was key to ensuring that the safe release of contaminated water at Fukushima nuclear plant.
Indianapolis Shooting Suspect’s Family Tried to Give Him ‘the Help He Needed’
The family of the shooting suspect in Indianapolis, Indiana, which left eight dead said on Saturday that they tried to give him “the help he needed,” after it emerged that he had been spent time in a psychiatric detention center.
New Night Curfew in US City after Death of African American
Minnesota authorities reimposed a night curfew on Saturday in one of its municipalities in anticipation of possible disturbances following the death of African American Daunte Wright at the hands of a policewoman.
New Name, Old Plane: Meet Iran’s Attempt to Modernize the F-5 Fighter
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Iranian Air Force, Middle East* [image: Iranian Air Force] The F-5 is an aging warplane that cannot compete well in the modern world even with a new look and coat of paint. *Key point: *Iran keeps reusing and upgraded old weapons in a way that is both impressively resourceful and rather shameless. As silly as it may seem, history shows that Tehran will do whatever it needs to survive--even if they tend to exaggerate how good those weapons are. In February 2017 I published an article on the Iranian Saeqeh (“Thunderbolt”) fighter. Billed as Iran’s first domestic...
“Americans Spending Like Crazy; Consumers In Fantasyland; System Meltdown Inevitable; Fake Recovery”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 day ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“Americans Spending Like Crazy; Consumers In Fantasyland; * *System Meltdown Inevitable; Fake Recovery”*
Pathfinder Minerals estima arrecadar $621m com a disputa sobre o título em Moçambique
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
19-Apr-2021 O grupo mineiro Pathfinder Minerals afirmou que uma disputa sobre a posse de um título mineiro em Moçambique poderá levar o país a incorrer em perdas de mais de $621,3 milhões.
Gamble Lost: How Imperial Japan Failed At the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Robert Farley* *World War II History, Asia* [image: World War II History] Tokyo decided to roll the iron dice and the battle did not go in its favor, resulting in the loss of the war and its empire. *Key point: *America had regained the momentum with the Battle of Midway, but Imperial Japan was still fighting and a big threat. Here is how this conflict started to turn even more against Tokyo. In late October 1944, the United States and Japan fought what was, by the most useful metrics, the largest naval battle in history. An American armada of more than 300 ships intended to be...
Iran and North Korea: Missile Development Allies?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Caleb Larson* *Missiles, Asia* Perhaps Tehran’s intentions are not so pure after all. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Iran's close relationship with the DPRK extends to missile development. *Birds of a Feather* Iran and North Korea enjoy surprisingly close relations when it come to arms and weapons. Iran imports a lot of DPRK tech—long range artillery, tanks, the list goes on. One of Iran’s more recent arms import is the Simorgh missile. The relatively new Iranian Space Agency has been testing various long-range missiles since the agency’s inception in 2004. These missiles ty...
Why Israel’s Dolphin-Class Submarines Are a Big Threat
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Israeli Navy, Middle East* [image: Israeli Navy] These submarines may or may not carry nuclear missiles or torpedoes, but it cannot be ruled out. *Key point: *Israel will do whatever it needs to do to defend itself. Now that appears to include a sea-based deterrent. Israel’s submarine corps is a tiny force with a big open secret: in all likelihood, it is armed with nuclear weapons. The five Dolphin-class submarines represent an ace in the hole for Israel, the ultimate guarantor of the country’s security, ensuring that if attacked with nukes, the tiny nation can ...
A Self-Cleaning AK-47? How the AK-47 Rumor Mill Keeps Going Strong.
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Guns, Europe* There are some serious misconceptions about the AK-47, and no shortage of myths. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The notion of a "self-cleaning" firearm was something that has been touted about for decades – probably because soldiers simply hate cleaning their weapons, even if guns that aren't cleaned regularly are very prone to jamming. When the M-16 first arrived in Vietnam it was promoted as a self-cleaning rifle – despite that it did, in fact, need regular cleaning. Today it is among the most famous guns in the world, but until it was used b...
World wide poll for Covid vax
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 1 day ago
https://www.worldvaccinepoll.com/
Budget Barbie
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
Gets new pumps. Meanwhile Climate Ken channels his inner dipper.
Michael Oliver: Gold Has Bottomed, $8000 Gold And $200 Silver Next. Stock Market Top?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
KenorKennot Michael Oliver: Gold has bottomed, $8000 gold and $200 silver next! Stock market top? This interview was recorded on 14 Apr 2021. I’ve been down with dengue fever the whole week so excuse me for my slow timing! J. Michael Oliver is founder of Momentum Structural Analysis (MSA). He is also the author of …
Israeli Air Strikes Target Gaza Again After Alleged Rocket Attack
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Israeli Air Strikes Target Gaza Again After Alleged Rocket Attack by https://www.aljazeera.com/ Israel imposed a blockade of Gaza’s sea and land borders after Hamas seized control in 2007. The two sides have since fought three wars. – The Israeli military has carried out air attacks against what it says were targets in the Gaza Strip …
Prof. Ilan Pappé: 2 State Solution is a Cover For The West To Ignore Abuses Against Palestine!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Going Underground on RT We speak to world-renowned Israeli historian Prof. Ilan Pappé. He discusses the situation in Gaza and the West Bank on Palestinian Prisoner Day, the strength of the pro-Israel lobby in both the U.K. and the United States, why the ‘two-state solution’ is a cover for the West’s inaction, the pro-Palestinian shift …
US Intelligence Officially Walks Back Claim Russia Paid Bounties For US Troops In Afghanistan
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
US Intelligence Officially Walks Back Claim Russia Paid Bounties For US Troops In Afghanistan by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Since The New York Times published a story in June 2020 that claimed US intelligence concluded Russia offered bounties to militants in Afghanistan to kill US troops, it has slowly been revealed that the …
Bitcoin Tumbles After Turkey Bans Crypto Payments Citing Risks
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Bitcoin Tumbles After Turkey Bans Crypto Payments Citing Risks by Ece Toksabay, https://www.reuters.com/ Bitcoin tumbled more than 4% on Friday after Turkey’s central bank banned the use of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets for purchases citing possible “irreparable” damage and transaction risks. – In legislation published in the Official Gazette, the central bank said cryptocurrencies and …
Why F-35 Stealth Fighter is a Union Favorite
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *, * It's no secret that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is definitely in favor. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* There are currently more than 1,800 first tier suppliers in forty-eight states as well as Puerto Rico, and it drives more than $49 billion in economic activity annually. There is no denying that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has its share of detractors who have criticized the cost of the program—despite the fact that its manufacturer has worked to reduce the costs of the aircraft. In fact, when assessin...
Russia’s Arctic Expansion Creates a Problem for the Pentagon
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Russia, arctic* In recent years, Russia has built several land bases in the Arctic and is also massively increasing air and sea patrols. Russia’s Arctic expansion has long been known as a source of significant U.S. military concern, given the country’s proximity to the region and well-documented expansionist ambitions. Part of this equation pertains to Russia’s Northern Sea Route bordering the Arctic and the large number of icebreakers the country operates, particularly when compared with the vastly smaller U.S. fleet of icebreakers. Now both of these dynamics a...
This Old Tank Was Meant To Crush Russia (But Crushed Iraq Instead)
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, Middle East* The M60 tank was a stopgap before the introduction of the M1 Abrams. *Here's What You Need to Know*: When called for duty, this tank did its job and rushed Saddam's forces. Though originally designed in the 1950s, the M60 was used in the Gulf War by the Marine Corps—and destroyed hundreds of Iraqi tanks. *Main Battle Tank* The M60 was intended to be the United States’ first Main Battle Tank, which could meet operational requirements at both the tactical and strategic level. The MBT concept was designed to combine the firepower of a heavy tan...
Will Joe Biden Lose the Arctic to Russia or China?
John Rossomando, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*John Rossomando* *Arctic, arctic* [image: U.S. Navy safety swimmers stand on the deck of the Virginia class submarine USS New Hampshire after it surfaced through thin ice during exercises underneath ice in the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Countering Chinese and Russian buildups in the Arctic requires a comprehensive strategy to protect U.S. interests in and around Alaska and the Canadian Arctic from encroachment. The cold polar wastelands of the Arctic have become the latest front in the growing Cold War between Russia and Chin...
Russia, Ukraine Expel Diplomats As Tensions Rise
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*France 24:* *Russia, Ukraine expel diplomats as tensions soar* Russia on Saturday said it would expel a Ukrainian diplomat, prompting an immediate pledge of retaliation from Kiev, further escalating tensions over Moscow's troop build-up on Ukraine's eastern flank. The detention of a Ukrainian consul in the second city Saint Petersburg comes at a time of global concern of a repeat of Moscow's 2014 aggression, when Russia annexed the peninsula of Crimea and backed separatists in Ukraine's east. Moscow claimed the Ukrainian diplomat had been caught "red-handed" trying to obta...
Seminar presentation: “History and Art History in Southeast Asia” Professor Adrian Vickers
New Mandala, New Mandala - 1 day ago
New Mandala and the Southeast Asia Institute at The Australian National University are pleased to present this seminar by Professor Adrian Vickers, who is a Visitor in the School of Culture History and Language. The post Seminar presentation: “History and Art History in Southeast Asia” Professor Adrian Vickers appeared first on New Mandala.
A Man of Half-Measures
susanonthesoapbox, Susan on the Soapbox - 1 day ago
“The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences.”—Winston Churchill. Lives and… When he’s not on the front line fighting … Continue reading →
The State Of The 'Third Covid-19 Wave' In Europe
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Zero Hedge:* *The State Of The 'Third Wave' In Europe* While the growth of COVID-19 infections is slowing down in some European countries, others are experiencing an increase in case numbers as they head into their third wave of infections. As Statista's Katharina Buchholz notes, between the fall's second wave and the 2021's third wave, the trajectory of infection numbers became less clear, as countries were battling virus mutations while lockdown fatigue set in for citizens and politicians alike. According to numbers by Johns Hopkins University published on Our World in Data...
California Civil Rights Attorney Calls for Immediate Resignation of County Health Officer and School Board Superintendent for Planning to Vaccinate Children without Parental Consent
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 1 day ago
California civil rights attorney Leigh Dundas is making waves again in Orange County, California, where she recently called for the resignation of Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau and Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares for allegedly meeting and discussing how to remove parental consent to experimental COVID "vaccines" for school children, and turn schools into COVID-19 "vaccination centers." Last year, Attorney Dundas publicly criticized then Orange County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick for her policies on mandatory masks in the county, and it led to...
In 2006 Mr. Putin signed a law legalizing targeted killings abroad
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 1 day ago
4-12-21 “The availability of chemical, biological and nuclear weaponry means states and terrorists might inflict unthinkable damage disproportionate to their size and numbers.” -Nick Timothy, Theresa Mays former chief of staff https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1422043/russia-news-ukraine-conflict-world-war-3-crimea-donbass-vladimir-putin ……………............................................................................. "There is unequivocal evidence about the involvement of officers of the Russian intelligence service GRU...in the explosion of the ammunitions depot (in ...
A Farmer’s Letter to the Research Community
RiskMonger, The Risk-Monger - 1 day ago
Dutch farmer, Michiel van Andel, reminds researchers of their priorities.
The CIA Used To Infiltrate The Media. Now The CIA Is The Media.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The CIA Used To Infiltrate The Media. Now The CIA Is The Media. by Caitlin Johnstone, https://caityjohnstone.medium.com/ Back in the good old days, when things were more innocent and simple, the psychopathic Central Intelligence Agency had to covertly infiltrate the news media to manipulate the information Americans were consuming about their nation and the world. …
Was Earth Visited by Intelligent Life? Astrophysicist Avi Loeb Believes It Was
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
KTLA 5 Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology. He is also the author of the best-selling book, “Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth.” In this episode, Loeb explains why the interstellar object known as Oumuamua could be evidence of alien technology. end
Tucker Reacts to Video of UFO Confirmed by Pentagon
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Fox News Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell says UFOs were ‘swarming our warships’ on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ #FoxNews​ #Tucker end
John Adams: Is MAY Going To Be The Biggest Silver Delivery Month In History? BINGO! $50 USD
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
As Good As Gold Australia In this intriguing interview, Darryl and Brian Panes from As Good As Gold Australia interview Chief Economist, John Adams, and ask for a breakdown and description of the many forms of precious metal investments, including physical delivery, allocated, unallocated, pool allocated, and ETFs. Physical vs Synthetic. Do you know the …
Keiser Report | The Great Inflation-Deflation Debate Revisited | E1685
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at the call by JP Morgan for unexpectedly large increase in inflation as pent-up savings is unleashed. In the second half chats to Alasdair Macleod of GoldMoney.com about whether or not we are heading for inflation, deflation, hyperinflation or hyperdeflation and why it …
China Gold Demand Returns, London Silver Squeezed Bound
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
SD Bullion The big news this morning was broken by Peter Hobson and others writing an exclusive report for Reuters on revamping Chinese gold demand 2021. China renews appetite for gold with US$8.5 billion set to arrive as central bank relaxes quotas China’s appetite for gold jewelry, bars, and coins has recovered as the economy …
LBMA Silver Panic as Stock Melt Up Continues
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Miles Harris Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Market Update for the week ending 16th April 2021. Ronan’s ZeroHedge article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities… end
Wall Street Silver Reddit Co-Founders Looking to Wake Up the Masses
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
maneco64 #WallStreetSilver​ #SilverRaid​ #silversqueeze​ #silver​#soundmoney​ #inflation​ #silverstack​ #physical​ #coins​ – I had the chance to talk with the co-founders of the sub-Reddit group Wall Street Silver, Ivan Bayoukih and Jim Lewis. In just over 10 weeks the Wall Street Silver Reddit group has picked up over 58k silverbacks or followers but Ivan and Jim …
California Civil Rights Attorney Calls for Immediate Resignation of County Health Officer and School Board Superintendent for Planning to Vaccinate Children without Parental Consent
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 1 day ago
California civil rights attorney Leigh Dundas is making waves again in Orange County, California, where she recently called for the resignation of Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau and Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares for allegedly meeting and discussing how to remove parental consent to experimental COVID "vaccines" for school children, and turn schools into COVID-19 "vaccination centers." Last year, Attorney Dundas publicly criticized then Orange County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick for her policies on mandatory masks in the county, and it led to...

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