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One of world’s biggest arms traffickers recaptured in Brazil
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The arrest took place in Niteroi, in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, during an operation coordinated by Rio State Civil Police, a region with high rates of violence, especially in its poorest favelas. João Filipe Barbieri is identified as one of the world's biggest arms traffickers and one […] The post One of world’s biggest arms traffickers recaptured in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Habt Vertrauen in euch selbst - Ein Zitat von M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
*Habt Vertrauen in euch selbst und glaubt daran, dass die Menschheit eines Tages wieder eine Richtung und Systeme haben wird, die tatsächlich funktionieren und bei denen die Taten mit den Worten übereinstimmen. * *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/01/have-faith-in-yourselves-quotation-by.html*
Slowly But Surely, The Truth Is Coming Out
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
In fact it happens to be the same truth i learned for the first time in high school some sixty years ago. Biology has not changed and no vaccine can ever wipe our the common cold. But you forgot all that did you not? so here we are meddling to our hearts content with knowingly dangerous protocols. This could be a deliberate effort to take down some very bad folks. I hope so. Only the stupid would play and that defines the CCP. At best the whole schamdemic looks like a big pharma cash grab using tried and true marketing ploys taking advantage of most folks general ignorance ...
Pottery Shard May Be ‘Missing Link’ in the Alphabet’s Development
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Or maybe not. all these cultures used some form of trading alphabet quite separate from the long lasting hieroglyphic systems. Recalling sounds would matter. That this all evolved into the Greek dispensation which then influenced the rest of their world after Alexander. Recall hebrew is a pre Greek alphabet and they sort of get by. also recall that this alphabet launched the existence of literature as well as literacy in a commercial way. It was no longer the possession of scribes and priests. Things really changed. Prior to that priests collected travelers tales and larg...
The end of the Kali Yuga in 2025
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is an interesting essay attempting to unravel the construction of the ancient theory of cycles which has passed down to us. My own investigations were toward understanding the role of the Zodiac in anticipation all other systems would devolve back into this. The ancients had no problem determining the cycles of the Zodiac and then using it in their calender work. Other putative cycles likely not so much.. What is interesting is that we are essentially half the Zodiac past the Pleistocene Nonconformity. it is possible that the timing was integrated closely to the cycling ...
Study Suggests Billions of Tyrannosaurus Rexes Once Roamed the Earth
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
I love absurd discussions. Everyone overlooks the fact that the theropods are evolutionary co species with crocodiles that have evolved land mobility. There are today around 10,000,000, crocodiles alive. That happens to be a lot of Tyrannosaurus meals. We are also describing easy meals with scant chase involved. Most likley they were born and raised around water often as not. such a creature in water would look like a crocodile as well. The ones exploiting land game would have to follow herds and also get sun protection as well. Easier left to small agile hunters able to...
Nicaragua’s press under permanent attack – report
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The report, entitled "Freedom of expression and press under permanent attack", was prepared by the Human Rights Collective Nicaragua Never Again, based on the main human rights violations against journalists and testimonies of those affected. This organization, based in Costa Rica, concluded that practicing journalism in Nicaragua and even abroad, […] The post Nicaragua’s press under permanent attack – report appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s government approves creation of plan for sustainable and low-carbon fuels
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government has approved the creation of a program to propose measures increasing the use of sustainable and low carbon intensity fuels in the country. The so-called "Fuel of the Future Program" was approved by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) in a meeting on Tuesday, April 20th. According to […] The post Brazil’s government approves creation of plan for sustainable and low-carbon fuels appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: 5 states record over 25% drop in deaths in two weeks
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The largest decrease in the period occurred in Santa Catarina: 33.5%, with the rate going from 113.7 to 75.6. Other states registering significant drops were Paraíba, Ceará, Mato Grosso, and Rio Grande do Sul, where the rolling average of deaths fell more than 25%. In Santa Catarina, the government adopted […] The post Covid-19: 5 states record over 25% drop in deaths in two weeks appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia to resume domestic flights to and from Brazil
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Colombia will next month restart domestic flights to and from Leticia, the capital of its Amazonas province, the government said on Wednesday, ending months of isolation for the city. Flights to and from Leticia were suspended in late January over concerns about the spread of the Brazilian P1 coronavirus variant. […] The post Colombia to resume domestic flights to and from Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Victorian government instructs Legal Services Board to silence COVID class action
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 22 hours ago
State sanctioned violence and intimidation must stop. The clients of Advocate Me solicitor Serene Teffaha are being targeted for the sole purpose of sabotaging the National Class Action and taking over the Melbourne Detention Tower Class Action. In an astounding illegal move, the VLSB has demanded the identity of the 5000 litigants involved in the […]
Evidence confirming Martin Bryant didn’t shoot anybody at Broad Arrow Cafe – he wasn’t there
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 22 hours ago
by Jim O’Toole, Townsville Bureau Like many thousands of our readers, Cairns News hopes and prays that the Prime Minister at the time of the shooting in 1996, John Howard, will be interrogated by an independent inquiry or perhaps by another Coronial Inquest. Allegedly 35 people were killed at Port Arthur, Tasmania on April 28, […]
Chilean Sky Airline reaches 17% of Peruvian market; ranks second largest airline in the country
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Two years after starting operations in Peru, the Chilean low-cost Sky Airline reported that it has achieved a market share of 17%, which has allowed it to become the second airline with the most passengers in the country. Since its landing in April 2019, it has flown more than 2.1 […] The post Chilean Sky Airline reaches 17% of Peruvian market; ranks second largest airline in the country appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Port of Paranaguá reaches historic record by handling 95,633 TEUs in March
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - March was a positive month for the operations of the Container Terminal of the Port of Paranaguá, as it closed with an all-time record: the best overall container movement in a single month. In March, 95,633 TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent unit) were imported and exported, representing growth of 24% compared to […] The post Brazil’s Port of Paranaguá reaches historic record by handling 95,633 TEUs in March appeared first on The Rio Times.
Heb vertrouwen in uzelf - Een Citaat van M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
*Heb vertrouwen in uzelf en geloof dat de mensheid op een dag weer richting en systemen zal hebben die echt werken en waarbij daden en woorden op elkaar worden afgestemd. * *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/01/have-faith-in-yourselves-quotation-by.html*
Ayez foi en vous - Une Citation de M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
*Ayez foi en vous et croyez qu'un jour l'humanité aura à nouveau une direction et des systèmes en place qui fonctionnent réellement et qui coordonnent les actions avec les mots. * *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/01/have-faith-in-yourselves-quotation-by.html*
Fact: America First Went to War in Korea In 1871
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Korean War, Asia* Seventy-nine years before U.S. troops launched the landing operation at Inchon during the Korean War, America was involved in another landing in Korea. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Seventy-nine years before American troops launched the landing operation at Inchon during the Korean War, U.S. troops were involved in another amphibious assault in that corner of Korea. The Korean Expedition of 1871 sought to open trade with the insular Asian nation—and avenge the destruction of an American ship crewed by kidnappers and pirates. Fifteen Amer...
Just What the ROK Needed: Meet South Korea’s New Armored Combat Vehicles
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *South Korea, Asia* They’ll both pack a big punch, and fill an important niche within the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *South Korea fields a variety of American, Soviet, West German, and indigenously-designed vehicles, and the K808 and K806 bridge the gap between larger tracked armored fighting vehicles, and smaller and older 4x4 armored personnel carriers that would struggle to survive in highly contested, high-intensity environments. One is 8x8, the other is 6x6; one can swim, one can’t. Despite the differences, what they h...
Enemies, Beware: Iran Wants Its Very Own S-300 Air Defense System
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *S-300, Middle East* Is Tehran up to the task? *Here's What You Need to Know*: Iran’s improving air defenses have boosted Tehran’s conventional deterrence. On August 22, Iran unveiled to much fanfare its Bavar-373 mobile long-range air defense system in a Defense Industry Day event attended by President Hassan Rouhani. In a speech, he elucidated at length on the rationale behind the weapon’s nomenclature by comparing it to Russian surface-to-air missiles. “Its number is between 300 and 400. It's 373. In any case, his system is stronger than the S-300 and very...
Over Korean Skies, the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15 Fought to the Death
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *F-86 Sabre, MiG-15, Asia* As F-86 Sabres battled MiG-15s over North Korea, in the first jet vs. jet battles in history, the dogfights most resembled World War I and its famed "knights of the air." *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Dildy and Thompson calculate 224 Sabres lost, of which about a hundred were the result of aerial combat. They estimate that 566 MiG-15s were destroyed by Sabres, which would put the U.S. kill ratio at about 5.6 to 1. However, against those top Soviet WWII pilots, the ratio plunged to 1.4 to 1. The Korean War was the first of the post-...
Abbiate fiducia in voi stessi - Una Citazione di M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 21 hours ago
*Abbiate fiducia in voi stessi e credete che un giorno l'umanità avrà di nuovo una direzione e dei sistemi che funzionano veramente e che hanno una coordinazione delle azioni con le parole. * *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2020/01/have-faith-in-yourselves-quotation-by.html*
The Entire Political Establishment Agrees On The War Against Assad
Red Ice News - 21 hours ago
[image: The Entire Political Establishment Agrees On The War Against Assad] Originally published April 17, 2018 A strong, clear anti-war anti-interventionist stance is only among a minority in the USA. Watch Lana's exclusive videos by getting a membership at redicemembers.com. Help us by donating to us here: redice.tv/donate
US Has To Accept The Obscurity In Afganistan
Ronny P. Sasmita, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
Was Osama bin Laden really the brains behind the Nine Eleven? Until now there is no really convincing evidence. But for US, especially Bush Junior, with that pain event, somebody must be wrong and responsible, or someone must be beaten using US’s Millitary Industrial Complex machine. US does have indications […]
Times of the Signs…
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 22 hours ago
The Show Trial Despite the unlikeliness that Derek Chauvin is criminally responsible beyond a reasonable doubt for George Floyd’s death, which was probably due to fentanyl overdose compounded by a heart condition, the jury has been bullied into finding him guilty on all charges — even the ridiculous third-degree murder charge, which was irrelevant […] The post Times of the Signs… appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Why Are Her Eyes Closed?
cefrith@hotmail.com, Charles Frith - 23 hours ago
Is this a good time to discuss the Stanley Kubrick movie, Eyes Wide Shut? Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
President Biden To Formally Recognize The Armenian Genocide
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*CNN:* *Biden preparing to declare massacre of Armenians a 'genocide,' risking break with Turkey * (CNN)President Joe Biden is preparing to declare the massacre of an estimated million or more Armenians under the Ottoman Empire a "genocide" this week, risking a potential fracture with Turkey but fulfilling a campaign pledge to finally use the word as President to describe the mass killings after a series of his predecessors stopped short. Two people familiar with the decision said the President was expected to make the declaration as part of an official statement on Remembran...
Benzema Stars in Real Madrid’s 3-0 Victory over Cadiz
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Real Madrid has provisionally moved to the top of the LaLiga standings with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday over Cadiz at the Ramon de Carranza Stadium in this southern city.
New Police Incident Clouds Verdict in Floyd Murder Case
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The police killing of a teenage African-American girl in Columbus, Ohio, just minutes before the verdict was announced in the George Floyd murder trial in Minneapolis, has clouded the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who was on trial for Floyd’s murder.
Vaccine Availability Concerns Take Center Stage at Ibero-American Summit
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The issue of COVID-19 vaccine availability took center stage at the latest Ibero-American Summit on Wednesday, with heads of state and government and other representatives of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries of Europe and the Americas speaking as one voice for equitable and universal access to the shots.
Colombia Violence Continues with Murder of Indigenous Leader
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The murder of an indigenous leader in Colombia’s Cauca province once again has set off alarm bells regarding the violence in that region, where more than one-third of Colombia’s reported 836 acts of political-social violence in 2020 were carried out, an academic report revealed on Wednesday.
US Opens Investigation into Minneapolis Police after Chauvin Verdict
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it has opened a civil investigation into the legality of practices used by the Minneapolis Police Department, one day after former city police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering African American George Floyd.
Not Friday… But What 1/2 L of Wine Gets You:
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 23 hours ago
What's a sot to do? Don't worry, be happy... or have a Special Moment or what? Continue reading →
April 22, 2021: Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
This evening we offer a special video in honour of our British Columbia and Ontario brothers and sisters who are trapped behind the 2021 version of the Berlin Wall. Maybe, if you can ever escape your totalitarian overlords, you too can visit Florida. For now, it’s just a dream. If you haven’t yet been reported… Continue reading →
‘Baldwin Hills’ Star 30-Year-Old Ashley Taylor Gerren DEAD after Getting COVID Injection
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 1 day ago
Actress Ashley Taylor Gerren passed away in her sleep at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, her family confirmed in a statement on Monday. She was 30. Essence.com first reported the news of the actress's untimely death. She was previously known as Gerren Taylor. Ashley became the youngest model ever signed by the runway division of LA Models. She was also signed with the Ford Modeling Agency and was booked by the designers Tracy Reese, Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson. Although no official cause of death was disclosed, Ashley's friends on Facebook and Instagram say she recently took the Covid-...
Struggling Nadal Rallies to Reach Barcelona Open Last 16
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Rafael Nadal suffered much more than expected in his opening match at the Barcelona Open, but he overcame a poor start to beat qualifier Ilya Ivashka 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday and book his place in the round of 16.
Bolsonaro Trying to Dispel Environmental Villain Image at US Climate Summit
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will participate this week in the climate change summit convened by his US counterpart, Joe Biden, a meeting at which he will try to dispel his image as an environmental villain amid growing pressure from the international community.
US Actress Anna Kendrick Goes to Space in Stowaway
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
On a spaceship headed to Mars, an astronaut, a doctor and a scientist embark on a long mission to space only to find an unplanned crew member on board their ship as they gradually move away from Earth in sci-fi thriller Stowaway, starring US actress Anna Kendrick.
Land Invaders by Necessity – Peru’s Eternal Social Housing Deficit
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Gladys Obregon began living about a week ago in a makeshift tent held up by wooden sticks in a vacant lot in Villa El Salvador, a low-income district on the outskirts of Peru’s capital.
Djokovic Eases Past Kwon in Serbia Open Last 16
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic earned on Wednesday a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 victory over Soonwoo Kwon in the Serbia Open round of 16, successfully kicking off his campaign for a third title at his hometown event.
UN’s Guterres Calls for Boost in COVID-19 Jab Deliveries to Developing Nations
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he was “very concerned” that developing nations had yet to receive deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines.
German Lawmakers Approve Bill for Government to Impose COVID-19 Measures
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Lawmakers in Germany’s lower chamber of parliament, the Bundestag, approved on Wednesday a bill that would allow the central government override regional authorities to implement COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
Over 100 Detained in Russia amid Nationwide Protests in Support of Navalny
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
More than 100 people were taken into custody after supporters of ailing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny defied authorities to stage nationwide protests on Wednesday.
New Rules Unveiled to Prevent Human Traffic Jams on Everest
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Nepal issued on Wednesday new guidelines for Mount Everest to curb human traffic jams on the world’s tallest peak.
Queen Thanks Well-Wishers on 95th Birthday Days after Husband’s Funeral
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II marked on Wednesday the occasion of her 95th birthday by thanking the country for its support following the death of her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, whose funeral was held over the weekend.
Super League Future in the Air, Founding Clubs Drop Out after Fan Backlash
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Just three days after it was unveiled, the European Super League lies in tatters after the majority of its founding clubs withdrew from the elite project following a huge backlash from fans and football authorities.
Indonesia Searches for Missing Submarine with 53 Aboard
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The Indonesian navy said it was searching on Wednesday for a missing submarine with 53 crew members on board that disappeared during military exercises a day ago.
Luxury Hotels for COVID-19 Patients in Thailand
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Thai coronavirus patients with mild or no symptoms can be admitted to luxury hotels instead of hospitals for $318 a day as a third wave of COVID-19 starts to put strain on health infrastructure.
Ramadan Banquets, a Tradition Turned into Necessity in Tunisia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Ramadan charity banquets, a time-honored tradition that symbolizes solidarity in the Muslim holy month, have become a bitter necessity in Tunisia, gripped by a years-long economic crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
At Least 22 COVID-19 Patients Killed in India after Oxygen Supply Disrupted
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
At least 22 COVID-19 patients were killed on Wednesday at a hospital in India’s western state of Maharashtra, after a leak in an oxygen tank led to the supply being disrupted for dozens of patients connected to ventilators.
Putin Warns West Not to Provoke Russia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday the West would “regret” any provocation against Moscow’s interests.
Philippines Boosts Naval Presence in Disputed South China Sea
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
The Philippines warned on Wednesday that it would send new ships and planes to boost its naval presence in the South China Sea amid growing Chinese influence in the disputed maritime waters.
Sri Lanka Remembers Victims of Easter Sunday Terror Bombings
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Sri Lanka held on Wednesday teary-eyed memorial services for victims of terror on the second anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks that killed more than 250 people.
Australia to Invest $417 Million on New, Clean Energy Projects
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Australia will invest around $417 million in clean hydrogen projects as well as the capture and storage of carbon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, a day before a virtual climate summit hosted by United States President Joe Biden.
Japanese PM Cancels India, Philippines Trips amid Virus Surge
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga canceled on Wednesday plans to visit India and the Philippines due to the COVID-19 situation.
"Farmers Warn That The Megadrought In The Western U.S. Threatens To Cause Devastating Crop Failures"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 15 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"Farmers Warn That The Megadrought In The * *Western U.S. Threatens To Cause Devastating Crop Failures"* by Epic Economist "Droughts are not uncommon in the history of the U.S., however, what the western half of the country has been experiencing right now is extremely worrying. Recent reports have been warning that a “megadrought” is fast spreading in the southwestern region and is it leading to the worst crop failures in decades. States like North Dakota are seeing the most devastating drought disaster in over 126 years. Farmers are having to abandon the...
Commission VP: Link Rural Europe with Fast Internet to Stop Depopulation
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Connecting Europe’s rural areas with high-speed internet is vital to preventing depopulation and creating employment, the vice-president of the European Commission, Dubravka Suica, has said.
‘Another Energy’: Artists Inspire Power to Continue amid COVID Challenges
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Works of 16 veteran artists aged between 71-105 are on display in Tokyo to inspire driving forces to continue amid challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 2,000 COVID-19 Deaths as Indian Healthcare Crumbles under 2nd Wave
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
India reported on Wednesday more than 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in the highest single-day toll for the country with a fragile healthcare infrastructure that has started crumbling under the weight of the devastating second coronavirus wave.
Turkey Delays Afghan Peace Conference after Taliban Reluctance
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Turkey said on Wednesday it had delayed a conference on Afghanistan until the end of the Ramadan fasting month after the Taliban refused to attend the much-awaited peace talks.
Japan Agrees to Purchase 50 Million Additional Pfizer Vaccine Doses
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Japan agreed to purchase 50 million additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical company Pfizer, local media reported on Wednesday.
China’s Xi Jinping Confirms Participation in Virtual Climate Conference Organized by US President Joe Biden
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping will participate on Thursday and Friday in an online conference organized by the United States on climate change, the country’s Foreign Ministry said.
Seoul Court Dismisses Sex Slave Lawsuit against Japan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
A court in South Korea dismissed a civil lawsuit filed against Japan by a group of South Korean citizens used as sex slaves by Japanese troops during the colonization of the peninsula.
Hong Kong Activists Continue Pro-Democracy Movement Despite Setbacks
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Minutes after a Hong Kong court passed months-long jail sentences against five pro-democracy leaders for holding an unauthorized peaceful protest in 2019, people attending the hearing erupted in fury.
Mexico Celebrates Marijuana Day with Demands for Future Law
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Mexico City celebrated marijuana day on Tuesday with mass gatherings, asking that the regularization law being drafted in the country meet consumer needs.
Suga Sends Wreath to Controversial Tokyo Shrine, Avoids Visiting
Latin American Herald Tribune - 23 hours ago
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent a wreath to the controversial Yasukuni shrine on Wednesday in Tokyo, which neighboring countries associate with the country’s militaristic and colonial past, but avoided visiting it in person.
Syrian Missile Strikes Near Israel's Dimona Nuclear Reactor Site. Israel Retaliates Against Targets Around Damascus
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
A missile launched from Syria struck southern Israel early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens near the country's top-secret nuclear reactor (pictured, file photo) *Daily Mail*:* Air raid sirens sound at Israeli nuclear reactor as air force shoots down missile over the country – before hitting targets near Damascus in retaliation on tense night in the Middle East* * There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage in Israel after blast * Israel said in response to the launch it attacked several missile batteries in Syria * Syria's state news agency said Syrian ...
April 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 93
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 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 93 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Thursday April 22nd – 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 Thursday April 22nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge .
How the food safety transition went, according to the public calendars
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Mindy Brashears, the fifth in history confirmed USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety, said goodbye to her consumer, government and industry stakeholders January 14. Her political appointment as the federal government’s top food safety official expired a week later on Inauguration Day, ending her two-year tenure, including 303 days as the Senate-confirmed under secretary for... Continue Reading
New study highlights Listeria risk in ready-to-eat fish products
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
The risk of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) fish products requires further attention, according to a long-awaited EFSA and ECDC study. The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for Listeria monocytogenes, at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES),... Continue Reading
Nextdoor Platform’s Woke ‘Anti-Racism’ Notification Aims To Censor Dissent
PA Pundits - International, Democrat Mayor Joins GOP, Says Former Party About ‘Socialist, Extremist Agenda’ – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Alexander Hall ~ The not-so-neighborly social media app Nextdoor revealed a new program that warns users to avoid posting language that it deemed “could be offensive.” Phrases such as “All Lives Matter” will trip Nextdoor’s racism censor, apparently. The social media app for people to communicate within their own neighborhoods about local concerns has […]
Spanish officials seize tons of food meant for vulnerable people
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Spanish authorities have seized more than 170 tons of food at a non-profit organization for violations of quality and food safety rules. The Guardia Civil confiscated 176 tons of product including canned vegetables, fruit and fish from the group Amigos de Galicia with a base in the Spanish city of A Coruña. The value of... Continue Reading
EV’s Not Family Workhorses, But Short-Range Second Cars
PA Pundits - International, Democrat Mayor Joins GOP, Says Former Party About ‘Socialist, Extremist Agenda’ – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Ronald Stein ~ With half of the EV’s in the entire country being located in California, the recent 2021 California study may be a downer for the EV excitement as it shows that EV’s are driven half as much as internal combustion engine vehicles. The study illustrates that EV’s are generally second vehicles and […]
The Truth About Almond Milk: Industry Insider’s Shocking Admission.
Nick Meyer, AltHealthWorks.com - 1 day ago
There’s no way to sugar coat this: mass-produced dairy products are simply a mucus-causing, disease-fueling cocktail marketed as the would-be saviors to fight osteoporosis. For many of us, almond milk seems like the perfect replacement. It turns out it may not be the case, at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made. While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative, there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of because of the way the product is marketed ...
Swampland: light gravitinos bring their towers, slow down inflation
Luboš Motl, The Reference Frame - 10 hours ago
A gravitino ball. Click the image for a video. The swampland program deepens our understanding of quantum gravity by refining the conjectures stating that most of the seemingly consistent effective field theories have subtle bugs that prevent them from being completed to consistent theories of quantum gravity i.e. to string/M-theory vacua. Gravitinos – the supersymmetric partners of gravitons – have entered several swampland hypotheses. For example, exactly one month ago, a paper said that gravitinos mustn't be motionless. Now, in a fresh hep-th Madrid-French-German-Venezuelan paper...
China's Supersonic JH-7A Fighter-Bomber Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *JH-7A, Asia* The plane is an old-school design conceived before the advent of stealth technology. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Flying Leopards have a combat radius ranging from 800 to 1,100 miles. *(This article first appeared in August 2019.)* On August 8, Chinese media reported that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force had unveiled a new variant of its JH-7A maritime strike jet at the Russian Aviadarts aviation competition. The new model, called the JH-7AII, was not visibly different from the base model, but is believed to possess improved radar and c...
Will China Soon Deploy Israel’s Iron Dome Rocket Defense?
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *China, Iron Dome, Asia* A cybersecurity firm reports that Chinese hackers have stolen technical data for the Iron Dome rocket-defense system from Israeli computers. *Here's What You Need to Know*: But what Beijing will do with the Iron Dome information is an open question. Iron Dome is narrowly optimized for intercepting Katyusha rockets before they land on cities. Shooting down U.S. stealth bombers or cruise missiles would seem to be a higher priority for China. A cybersecurity firm reports that Chinese hackers have stolen technical data for the Iron Dome rocket...
South Korea's New Tank Killer Will Make the North Think Twice About Invading
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *South Korea, Asia* What these mortars lack in accuracy, however, they make up for in suppressive power. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *These kind of large, 120-mm mortars can help destroy enemy armor. Mated to South Korea's K200 armored vehicle, the weapon would help deter a North Korean invasion along the border. Imagine this scenario. A number of North Korean tanks have broken through the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), quickly followed by a number of soldiers. Prior to the breach, an advance group of North Korean special operations troops laid the ground...
Assassination? Invasion? How the Military Would Take on North Korea
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *North Korea, Asia* North Korea’s unpredictable leader Kim Jong-un has many ways of making war upon his neighbors. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Japan’s *Asahi Shimbun *newspaper reported in 2015 that the plan resembled guerrilla warfare, with special forces assassinations and targeted attacks on key facilities. The goal was to consolidate several older war plans, minimize casualties in a war and even prepare for the possibility that the North Korean regime might collapse. North Korea’s unpredictable leader Kim Jong-un has many ways of making war upon his n...
Utterly Terrifying: Why No One Wants to Mess with the M2 Heavy Machine Gun
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *M2 Heavy Machine Gun, * The M2 has served well and is respected for its great stopping force. Here is a bit of history behind the gun. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There is a very good reason why this deadly weapon has stood the test of time and combat. The venerable M2 Browning machine gun was first developed during World War I. The Great War had witnessed the development of faster aircraft that were more heavily armored than earlier balsa wood and canvas birds. Tanks, as well, began to slowly slog across the Western Front from both British and French lin...
Has China Devised Its Very Own EA-18G Growler?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *EA-18G Growler, Americas* The Growler is one of a small number of military aircraft types dedicated to the task of jamming hostile radars. *Here's What You Need to Know*: China’s aviation engineers have never been too proud to copy a good idea from abroad. The United States Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack fighters are one of a small number of military aircraft types dedicated to the task of jamming—and potentially destroying—hostile radars that could guide deadly surface-to-air missiles against friendly aircraft. This mission is known as Suppression o...
The 1953 CIA-led Coup d’état against Iran
Casey Titus, The Duran - 23 hours ago
Just last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the American commitment to Israel as “enduring and ironclad” while the Biden administration attempts to revitalize nuclear negotiations “with Israel’s archenemy, Iran.” Defense Minister of Israel Benny Gantz noted next to Austin after their meeting in Tel Aviv that Israel perceives the United States as a […]
Does US meddling in Myanmar risk Syria/Libya-style war?
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 23 hours ago
source Does US meddling in Myanmar risk Syria/Libya-style war? Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton discuss US meddling in the protests in Myanmar with geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic, and how Washington seeks to weaken a neighbor of China and key ally in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. We address the coup by the Tatmadaw military, the […]
Nato membership of the Baltic States: incompetence and degradation of national security
Antanas Tubelis, The Duran - 1 day ago
Policy implemented by the leadership of the Baltic States calls consequences that pose a threat to the people, neighboring countries and the security of the region. Let’s have a closer look at this situation. The presence on a rotational basis of a large number of foreign troops near its borders is perceived by Russia as […]
From Prague with love – what’s behind the Czech spy scandal
Francis Moore, The Duran - 1 day ago
When once again we find out about the shenanigans of the evil Russians, we have to dig very deep for the truth. Spy scandals involving Russia have long ceased to surprise. You might not have noticed, but Bulgaria recently expelled Russian diplomats on espionage charges as well. Unfortunately, there have been many such incidents. This […]
Perspectives on the Pandemic | “The Illusion of Evidence Based Medicine” | Episode 13 Remastered
JayTe, The Duran - 1 day ago
From Off-guardian.org “The pharmaceutical industry is manufacturing all these medical journal articles, behind the scenes, for marketing purposes.” As much of the world rushes to receive a lightly-tested pharmaceutical product, we thought it was high time to look again at the (very) big business of medicine. Leemon McHenry, PhD, guides us to the fraudulent core […]
Is Derek Chauvin Really The Worst Of The Worst?
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 1 day ago
Considering how much interest this case has generated, there has been surprisingly little interest in viewing the full bodycam video of George Floyd’s arrest. This Internet Archive upload had been viewed only 39 times by April 21 since August 4 last year. Other uploads have been viewed even less. Floyd cuts a rather pathetic figure […]
Dynamic education program set for virtual Food Safety Summit
Guest Contributor, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
contributed The 2021 virtual Food Safety Summit will offer three full days of education sessions, access to vendors who will be showcasing the newest and most innovative food safety solutions and several online networking opportunities. This online event will take place Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13, and will feature an opening keynote by... Continue Reading
The U.S. Infrastructure To Build Navy Ships Is Lacking
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
An F-35B aboard USS 'Essex' in March 2021. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio *Forbes:* *The U.S. Navy Might Buy Small Aircraft Carriers—But Who’s Going To Build Them?* The U.S. Navy’s existing amphibious assault ships, doubling as “light carriers,” are all the fleet needs to back up its full-size supercarriers, the service’s top air-warfare officer said last week. Left unsaid was one major reason why the Navy might just shrug and make do with the vessels it already has, or plans to build, in the near future. Shipyard capacity. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:*...
‘Baldwin Hills’ Star 30-Year-Old Ashley Taylor Gerren DEAD after Getting COVID Injection
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 1 day ago
Actress Ashley Taylor Gerren passed away in her sleep at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, her family confirmed in a statement on Monday. She was 30. Essence.com first reported the news of the actress's untimely death. She was previously known as Gerren Taylor. Ashley became the youngest model ever signed by the runway division of LA Models. She was also signed with the Ford Modeling Agency and was booked by the designers Tracy Reese, Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson. Although no official cause of death was disclosed, Ashley's friends on Facebook and Instagram say she recently took the Covid-...
IAPA denounces “permanent aggression” against the press in Brazil – report
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) considers that a "very negative picture" persists for press freedom in Brazil not least because President Jair Bolsonaro encourages "permanent aggressiveness" against journalistic activity. This is contained in a report on Brazil presented at the IAPA's semi-annual assembly, which opened virtually on Tuesday and […] The post IAPA denounces “permanent aggression” against the press in Brazil – report appeared first on The Rio Times.
PAHO warns about fake Covid vaccines in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The deputy director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Jarbas Barbosa, warned on Wednesday (21) about the supply of fake covid vaccines in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, denouncing a "problem" for health and police authorities. Asked about a report by The Wall Street Journal about the sale of fraudulent […] The post PAHO warns about fake Covid vaccines in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chilean Congress took a new step in decriminalization of euthanasia
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, Chile took a historic step towards the decriminalization of euthanasia, after the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that guarantees this right. The bill was sent to the Senate and, if it gets the green light, it would make the Andean country the 8th in the world to […] The post Chilean Congress took a new step in decriminalization of euthanasia appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Postal Service Running Covert Surveillance Operation to Monitor Social Media Posts, The Program Sounds Identical to DHS Surveillance Program
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Again it is important to repeat, this type of activity is one long continuum. The IRS was previously used; federal contractors for the FBI have previously been used, and now the United States Postal Service is running a covert surveillance program against Americans that sounds suspiciously like the prior DHS announcement. The Yahoo news article […] The post U.S. Postal Service Running Covert Surveillance Operation to Monitor Social Media Posts, The Program Sounds Identical to DHS Surveillance Program appeared first on The Last Refuge.
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