10 pm MDT
Dr Roger Higgs: Global warming and cooling for last 2,000 years mimic Sun’s magnetic activity, not CO2
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 16 hours ago
"The foregoing evidence collectively indicates that the Sun governs global
temperature, consistent with Svensmark's SMO-cosmic ray-cloudiness theory."
The post Dr Roger Higgs: Global warming and cooling for last 2,000 years
mimic Sun’s magnetic activity, not CO2 appeared first on Electroverse.
Faces, Masks and Normal Childhood Brain Development
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 16 hours ago
Sadly, this has become the reality for the majority of us living in the
world's advanced economies:
As adults with a lifetime of experience looking at faces, we have no idea
whether this person is happy, sad, smiling or frowning given that the most
important part of her facial expressions are being hidden by a "face
nappy". Humans rely on facial expressions as a key part of their
communications with others and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, this means of
communication has been completely banished. While it may not seem that
serious to those of us who are older, as you will se...
South Korea Has Just Unveiled A prototype Of Its First Domestically Developed KF-21 “Boramae”
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 16 hours ago
[image: KF-21 Boramae]
The new South Korean next generation fighter, the KF-21 “Boramae”, appears
to be an F-22 look-alike. South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in unveiled the
first prototype of the KF-X, the next-generation fighter developed by KAI
(Korea [...]
The post South Korea Has Just Unveiled A prototype Of Its First
Domestically Developed KF-21 “Boramae” appeared first on The Aviationist.
How a lot of parents are dealing with homeschooling: by drinking more booze and smoking more dope
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please
help us continue this coverage by subscribing. New research suggests
mandatory homeschooling during the pandemic led to increased alcohol
consumption among Canadian parents. The finding is outlined in a research
paper titled ‘Parenting through a pandemic: Mental health and substance use
consequences of mandated […]
8 Ways To Getting Back On Track When Things Don’t Work Out
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
Life never goes according to the way we plan. It is filled with unexpected
twists and turns that put us down. We, as human beings, should learn to get
back up whenever life puts us down. Below are eight ways to help you get
back on track when things don’t work out. 1. Reflect upon […]
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appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
Unresolved Childhood Trauma Can Condition Us to Overlook Emotional Damage
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
Refusing to let go of the past can cripple a person for life. Past trauma
leads to devastating effects, such as leaving a person to suffer in pain.
Many of you will find it hard to move on from the emotional abuse you’ve
suffered as children. Moreover, is it difficult to find love and compassion
[…]
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Damage appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
'Our ultimate choice is desegregation or disintegration' – recovering the lost words of a jailed civil rights strategist
Christopher Frear, Doctoral candidate, University of South Carolina, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
A long-lost letter from prison by a civil rights activist provides a window
on the pivotal role protesters in South Carolina played in fighting
segregation.
How America Is Pushing China and Iran Together
Alireza Ahmadi, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Alireza Ahmadi*
*Iran China, Middle East*
The $400 billion Iran-China deal is not the culmination of a process or the
start of a new era. It is, however, a critical inflection point in a
relationship that will play an outsized role in a new era of great power
competition.
Traveling to the Middle East, the Chinese Foreign Minister stopped in
Tehran to sign what is promoted as a $400 billion twenty-five-year
agreement that would boost Iran’s economy, expand China’s footprint in the
Middle East and deepen the strategic ties between the two countries. The
agreement itself is almost...
Idea: $1,400 Stimulus Checks Every Month Until the Pandemic Ends?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser*
*Stimulus Checks, *
For many financially struggling Americans, however, the latest round of
stimulus checks likely won’t last long. With this in mind, twenty-one
Democratic senators recently signed off on a letter to President Joe Biden
in support of recurring stimulus payments.
There’s no question that the Internal Revenue Service has done a valiant
job in disbursing one hundred fifty-six million coronavirus stimulus checks
worth $372 billion to cash-hungry U.S. taxpayers under the American Rescue
Plan.
But even before the dust settles on that achievement, th...
Numbers Game: China Has the Worlds Biggest Armada, But Is It the Best?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Peter Suciu*
*Chinese Navy, *
Would tens of billions in additional military spending even out the size
disparity between American and Chinese navies?
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *To counter the growing maritime threat
posed by China, Esper also announced an ambitious plan to expand not just
the size, but the strength and reach of the U.S. Navy with a range of
unmanned and autonomous ships, submarines and aircraft. He has laid out a
plan that would expand the U.S. fleet from the current 293 vessels to more
than 355.
The People’s Republic of China has more warships than an...
Why The Fourth Round of U.S.-Iraq Talks Missed the Mark
Maya Carlin, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Maya Carlin*
*Iraq, Middle East*
If the goal of U.S.-Iraq strategic talks is improved relations between the
two countries, Iranian influence must be addressed.
The United States and Iraq concluded the fourth series of strategic talks
on April 7, emphasizing America’s troop presence in the region and the
increasing ability of the Iraqi security forces. The talks, which began
last June under the Trump administration, covered a wide range of issues
including power, elections, trade, and climate. However, one significant
subject was not broached—Iranian-backed militias.
Since the o...
Oh You Need to Study This Picture. The U.S. Military Wants to Kill Drones.
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kris Osborn*
*Drones, *
The variety of uses of small drones, and the guidance systems which direct
them, can be very difficult to defend against.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Air Force and the other services
such as the Army are now improving existing drone defense weapons and
moving quickly to deploy new ones, such as interceptor missiles, networked
ground sensors, laser weapons and electronic warfare, among other things.
Swarms of enemy drones approaching a forward operating base or groups of
dismounted soldiers present a unique and increasingly challenging threat. ...
Loitering Munitions: A Terrifying Military Threat of the Future
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*Drones, Middle East*
These flying bombs can wait around for targets to appear before they strike.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: Given their low radar, visual, and thermal
signatures, loitering munitions are very hard to track and kill.
In August 2018, suicide attack drones grabbed headlines when used in an
assassination attempt against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Similar
drones were used by ISIS in Iraq and Syria to attack coalition and regime
forces. While some media outlets have suggested that ISIS has pioneered the
use of the “suicide drone,” regular ...
Russia’s Silo-Based RS-28 Sarmat ICBM Looks Like a Killer
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Peter Suciu*
*ICBMs, *
It can penetrate any existing missile defense... allegedly.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The strategic ICBM is equipped with
hypersonic boost-glide vehicle, which is capable of flying at over twenty
times the speed of sound in the dense layers of the atmosphere. It can also
maneuver its flight path as well as its altitude, which could enable it
breach any anti-missile defense.
In March, Russia completed the upgrade of its facilities for serial
production of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and
this month announced that the f...
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 15 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin
I Helped Lead the Gun Control Movement. It’s Asking the Wrong Questions.
A QAnon revelation suggests the truth of Q’s identity was right there all
along
European Court Rules Compulsory Vaccinations Legal and Necessary for
Children
NYPD “GOON SQUAD” MANUAL TEACHES OFFICERS TO VIOLATE PROTESTERS’ RIGHTS
New York to give up to $15,600 to undocumented migrants hit by Covid
Rates of Parkinson’s disease are exploding. A common chemical may be to
blame
Coronavirus live news: Bangkok warns outbreak could take two months to
control; India reports record new cases
Police rad...
Kenia triunfa en arbitraje geotérmico entablado por WalAm Energy. Tribunal del CIADI rechaza todos los alegatos de la demandante
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Un tribunal del CIADI desestimó las demandas entabladas por WalAm Energy
LCC contra la República de Kenia en torno a un proyecto geotérmico.
Le
Kenya obtient gain de cause dans un arbitrage portant sur le secteur
géothermique lancé par WalAm Energy : le tribunal CIRDI rejette toutes
les allégations du demandeur
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Un tribunal CIRDI a rejeté les recours lancés par WalAm Energy LCC portant
sur un projet géothermique dans la République du Kenya.
Kenya prevails in a geothermal arbitration brought by WalAm Energy— ICSID tribunal rejects all claimant allegations
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
An ICSID tribunal dismissed claims brought by WalAm Energy LCC over a
geothermal project in the Republic of Kenya
Tribunal
de la CNUDMI dictamina que India incumple TBI entre India y el Reino
Unido en procedimientos iniciados por entidades Cairn
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Un tribunal de la CPA desestimó las objeciones jurisdiccionales presentadas
por India y concluyó que dicho país incumplió con el estándar de TJE bajo
el TBI entre India y el Reino Unido. El caso fue iniciado por Cairn Energy.
Un tribunal CPA conclut que l'Inde a violé le TBI Inde-Royaume-Uni dans une procédure lancée par le groupe Cairn
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Un tribunal arbitral a rejeté les objections à la compétence de l'Inde et
conclu que le pays avait violé la norme TJE du TBI Inde-Royaume-Uni, dans
un arbitrage lancé par Cairn Energy.
UNCITRAL tribunal finds India in breach of India–UK BIT in proceedings brought by Cairn entities
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
A PCA tribunal dismissed India's jurisdictional objections and found it in
breach of the FET standard in the India–UK BIT in an arbitration under
UNCITRAL rules initiated by Cairn Energy.
Reforma de derecho de la inversión desde cero: extractivismo, derechos humanos y tratados de inversión
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Para muchas personas afectadas por la extracción de recursos, los tratados
de inversión pueden proteger emprendimientos que pueden cambiar
drásticamente sus vidas con poco margen para expresar sus opiniones u
obtener reparación.
Rethinking investment law from the ground up: extractivism, human rights, and investment treaties
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
For many people affected by resource extraction, it is the prevailing legal
regime that dis-embeds and disintegrates, because investment treaties can
protect ventures that upend their lives with little scope for voice or
redress.
Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Dies Aged 99
AP News, Snopes.com - 16 hours ago
Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was Britain's longest-serving
consort.
Japan bypasses Covid-19 emergency by utilizing new phrases
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 16 hours ago
Japan bypasses Covid-19 emergency by utilizing new phrases Kanako Mita and
Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan
is never-ending. Despite this, the best the central government and local
governments can do is to issue new phrases. Therefore, a new State of
Emergency isn’t being declared to negate greater financial responsibility
[…]
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appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
Mr. Big report: Washington addicted to being the boss of the world
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 16 hours ago
* US, The Psycho Boyfriend*
by Finian Cunningham
How to best describe the behavior and attitude of the United States in
foreign relations? There are several villainous genres that could apply. A
mafia don who runs protection rackets is one of them. So too is the psycho
boyfriend who throws a fit of rage over any perceived sign of disloyalty.
Two news stories crop up this week to illustrate. In the first one, the
United States warned Norway to not go through with a free trade agreement
with China. The warning came from former national security advisor John
Bolton, who is also ...
Bénin – Nigeria : vers une zone de libre-échange commune
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Le Bénin et le Nigeria oeuvrent actuellement à la mise en place d'une zone
de libre-échange pour décupler leurs échanges commerciaux.
Oschadbank v. the Russian Federation
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
The Paris Court of appeal set aside the arbitral award issued in the
dispute Oschadbank v. the Russian Federation, finding that the tribunal
lacked temporal jurisdiction.
Tribunal to hear miner's dispute against Tanzania
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
Indiana argues that expropriation of its nickel project breached the
investment agreement signed by Tanzanian, British and the Northern Ireland
governments.
Belarus, China in talks over agreement on investments, trade in services
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
09-Apr-2021
The first round of negotiations over the agreement on investments and trade
in services between Belarus and China was held online on 7 April.
La
refonte du droit de l'investissement à partir de la base :
l'extractivisme, les droits humains et les traités d'investissement
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
08-Apr-2021
Pour de nombreuses personnes affectées par l'extraction des ressources, le
régime juridique désintègre, car les traités d'investissement peuvent
protéger des projets qui bouleversent leur vies, leur laissant peu de
chance de se faire entendre.
Rio’s sanitary restrictions to be relaxed slightly; curfew remains in place
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Starting today, restrictive measures imposed a
week ago as a part of the local authorities in the Brazilian state of Rio
de Janeiro's strategy against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic are to
be lightened. Bars, restaurants, and candy stores will welcome customers in
person again for on-site consumption but […]
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in place appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentine Senate gives approval for measure lowering taxes on wages
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine Senate gave final legislative
approval to a wage tax cut to benefit more than one million workers hard
hit by recession and high inflation, and was expected to be swiftly signed
into law by President Alberto Fernández. The lower house approved the
government-backed tax cut last month. Argentina […]
The post Argentine Senate gives approval for measure lowering taxes on wages
appeared first on The Rio Times.
World War II Forgotten Facts: How Imperial Japan Tried to Seize Alaska
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*History, Americas*
The Japanese invasion led the U.S. military to forcibly evacuate more than
800 Aleut natives remaining on the other Aleutian islands to an internment
camp in Juneau, Alaska.
*Here's What You Need To Remember: *As a consequence of the inconclusive
skirmish, the Japanese Navy ceased sending surface ships to resupply the
garrisons on Kiska and Attu, and switched to submarine-only deliveries.
This drastically curtailed the supply situation on the Japanese-held
islands, and the garrisons began to suffer from low morale and malnutrition.
There ha...
São Paulo state government to open business offices in Europe and the U.S.
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the coming months, the São Paulo state
government will open two offices to boost business in various areas,
including agribusiness, in Europe and the United States. The announcement
was made by Governor João Doria on Thursday, April 8, during the SuperAgro
2021 forum, an event that discusses the most […]
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the U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Debt issuers in Latin America rush to secure current low interest rates
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "We will start to see a substantial improvement in
issuance," said Max Volkov, head of debt capital markets for Latin America
at Bank of America. "April and May should be busier this year than in
previous years because interest rates are going up," he said in an
interview. According to […]
The post Debt issuers in Latin America rush to secure current low interest
rates appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombian coffee production up 30% in March
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The country’s coffee exports increased 21% in the
third month of 2021, to 1.14 million bags, indicated a report published by
the federation. In March, the harvest had totaled 806,000 sacks, while
shipments reached 948,000 sacks. In the accumulated first quarter,
Colombia’s coffee production advanced 13% to 3.24 million bags, […]
The post Colombian coffee production up 30% in March appeared first on The
Rio Times.
Brazil’s Supreme Court rules that states and municipalities can ban religious services in pandemic
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Supreme Court (STF) yesterday, April
8th, ruled that mayors and governors may ban the holding of in-person
religious services as a means to containing the spread of Covid-19. The
Court's decision does not force the total closure of religious temples.
However, governors and mayors who wish to adopt […]
The post Brazil’s Supreme Court rules that states and municipalities can
ban religious services in pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Azul Airlines: passenger traffic drops 27.3% in the first quarter
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The largest drop was seen in international
flights, with a 90.4% reduction in the number of revenue passenger
kilometers transported (RPK). Despite this, domestic passenger traffic
increased in March by 11.2% year-over-year, against a 15.4% rise in
domestic capacity (ASKs), resulting in an occupancy rate of 71.7%, 2.7
percentage points […]
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appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why we must oppose vaccine passports
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
The vaccine passport is the nadir of ‘permission slip’ officialdom. It
means that before you can go to the cinema, or a football match, or perhaps
even to work, you must first have obtained official clearance.
The vision of Brazil’s wealthiest entrepreneurs on real estate investment in their country
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The trio of 3G Capital billionaires and their
relatives are increasing their investments in real estate in Brazil at a
time when the economy is suffering under the effects of the Covid-19
pandemic. Companies linked to Jorge Paulo Lemann, Marcel Telles, and Carlos
Alberto Sicupira are increasing their focus on […]
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investment in their country appeared first on The Rio Times.
End Your Fear Of Them - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 17 hours ago
*Now, prepare yourselves*
*Evil spells can be cancelled*
*End your fear of them*
*©** 2021 M.N. Hopkins*
*Note: The powers that should not be in reality as small, weak, impotent
little wizards hiding behind thick curtains of illusions. When you draw
back these curtains, you will see them as little wizards of oz. It is only
your fear of them that keeps this nonsense or nonreality in play. Now, is
always the best time to stop feeding the Beast.*
*I was inspired and wrote and published this poem in the haiku style of
poetry for the first time today, the 9th of April, 2021.*
*...
A Better Solution: Tax Rocks or Churches
Pierre Lemieux, Econlib - 17 hours ago
The Biden administration may be realizing that a corporate minimum tax is
inconsistent with the multitudinous tax preferences that Leviathan himself
gives corporations in order that they do what he wants them to do. Here is
another idea to finance the $2.3 billion of proposed “infrastructure” or
whatever pleases Leviathan: tax rocks instead. The proposal […]
The post A Better Solution: Tax Rocks or Churches appeared first on Econlib.
Subleasing likely to provide a path for out-of-state companies into Arizona’s recreational cannabis market
John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
With the January launch of Arizona’s adult-use marijuana market, insiders
predict strong growth in the number of out-of-state companies using a
backdoor method to enter the burgeoning recreational industry there:
subleasing space in large cultivation or manufacturing facilities. The
practice will allow out-of-state brands – and, to a lesser extent, Arizona
marijuana startups – to […]
Subleasing likely to provide a path for out-of-state companies into
Arizona’s recreational cannabis market is a post from: Marijuana Business
Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ...
Diamonds and Philosophy
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 18 hours ago
Digging for good philosophy is similar to digging for diamonds. You have to
shift through a mountain of rubbish before you find a few grains of
diamonds, or good philosophy. But the effort is worth it because both,
diamonds and good philosophy, are forever.
FTC, Where Art Thou?: Appliance Manufacturers Routinely Invalidate Warranties if Customers Use Third-Party Repair Services
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Appplaince manufacturers say their waaranties are voided if consuers use
third-party repair servces, despite contrary FTC guideline.
The Cult Mindset that Injury is Honorable
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Tinky Stinky. Dropsy. Wah Wah. Poo. C vax injury is the new autism - hide
it, deny it, make it seem normal, forget the real pain & suffering, tell
folks to go about their biz, go back to the well...
Is Brazil vaccinating too little or too slow? Five data from the global rankings
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As 4,000 deaths per day are currently unavoidable,
criticism of Jair Bolsonaro's government has focused on Brazil's
vaccination performance. After all, does Brazil vaccinate too little or too
slow? If the comparison considers only the total number of doses that each
country applied, Brazil appears in fifth place in the […]
The post Is Brazil vaccinating too little or too slow? Five data from the
global rankings appeared first on The Rio Times.
The U.S. Army's M14 Rifle Has Few Fans. Here's Why.
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao*
*M14 Rifle, Americas*
The rifle has outdated ergonomics, is poorly designed, and is inaccurate.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: Bad experiences with the M14 are common --
and not exclusive to Americans.
The M14 is the U.S. military’s worst service rifle. It served as the
standard-issue rifle for just six years—by the most generous estimates,
half that of the U.S. Army’s second shortest serving rifle, the
Krag-Jørgensen. The design itself is fraught with problems.
The process of creating it was even worse and led to the dissolution of the
U.S. Ordnance Corps and Sp...
How the F-22 Raptor Almost Became America’s Latest Stealth Bomber
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*F-22 Raptor, *
Could the world’s best air superiority fighter—boasting a still unrivaled
combination of sustainable high speed, maneuverability and low-observable
stealth characteristics—be an effective bomber?
*Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Pentagon passed on a chance to
acquire a capable bomber sooner and far more cheaply than the
half-a-billion per plane projected for the B-21 Raider now under
development. Yet, doubling down on a Raptor bomber would have saddled the
Air Force with two long-term issues: the first is the Raptor’s dated
90s-era compu...
Iraqi adviser says half of US advisers have left Iraq
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Iraqi adviser says half of US advisers have left Iraq]
Some 2,700 military advisers out of 5,200 have left Iraq amid the ongoing
US pullout, and any foreign troops remaining in the Middle Eastern state
are there to advise Iraqi troops and not conduct any fighting, Hussein
Allawi, adviser for security sector reform to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s
Office, told Sputnik on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Iraqi and US officials held in the virtual format a third
round of strategic talks on the status of the US-led coalition troops in
the Middle Eastern country.
Continue reading Iraqi advi...
Food production in Brazil should double in ten years, says Embrapa president
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Celso Luiz Moretti, president of the
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), "there is no doubt"
that Brazil's food production will double in the next decade. Moretti
believes that with technology and sustainability, production growth is
linked to the growth of agritechs in the country, which work to increase […]
The post Food production in Brazil should double in ten years, says Embrapa
president appeared first on The Rio Times.
Er . . . oops?
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
I don't know whether to laugh or grimace. Found on MeWe:
*(Click the image for a larger view)*
Could one call this "uncanny canning"? Or is it an amphibious pickle? Did
the frog take the place of a shirkin' gherkin, perhaps? Either way, it's
des-pickle-able . . .
Peter
Bill
Gates and WHO go into partnership with Queensland Labor Party to supply
needle-less vaccines for Covid rounds two,three, four………
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 17 hours ago
from
Brisbane Times https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90979
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/labor-to-build-new-brisbane-facility-to-help-develop-needleless-vaccine-patch-20201004-p561vm.html
Labor is building a new multimillion-dollar facility in Brisbane at
Hamilton Northshore to manufacture medical technologies – including a
needleless vaccine patch that could be used to combat COVID-19 – to sell
to
global markets. The new “medi-tech centre” will create 139 construction
and
research jobs over 10 years, Treasurer […]
Anesthesiologist loses 50 more papers in 12 months
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A decade has passed since the breaking of the scandal involving Joachim
Boldt, a world-renowned critical care specialist who has held steady as the
number two author on the Retraction Watch leaderboard. But the case
continues to produce developments that have dramatically increased Boldt’s
retraction tally. Journals have retracted at least 53 papers by Boldt … Continue
reading Anesthesiologist loses 50 more papers in 12 months
Yellen Calls for Taxing Large Corporations on Puffed Up Earnings they Report to Shareholders, Which I Called for Years Ago
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The “minimum book tax” on reported earnings would be a tax incentive to
produce realistic earnings reports. Wall Street will fight it furiously.
Roma Gains the Upper Hand in Europa League Tie vs Ajax
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
AS Roma looks like the favorite to advance to the Europa League semifinals
after besting Ajax 2-1 in Thursday’s first leg of their quarterfinal in
Amsterdam.
Venezuela Records Lowest ‘Unsustainable’ Inflation since 2017
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
After registering inflation rates as high as 50% during the first two
months of the year, Venezuela slowed down in March and recorded the lowest
– yet unsustainable – monthly increase since it entered hyperinflation back
in 2017 with 9.1%, according to a report by the Legislature’s Venezuelan
Finance Observatory (OVF for its acronym in Spanish) on Wednesday afternoon.
Rose Grabs 4-Shot Lead in Opening Round of Masters
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Justin Rose went on a blistering run after a slow start to fire a 7-under
in his opening round at The Masters on Thursday, leaving him four shots
clear of his nearest rival.
Slavia Draws with Arsenal to Stay Alive in Europa League
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Days after a 3-0 loss to Liverpool, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta suffered
another disappointment on Thursday as the Gunners conceded a late equalizer
to Slavia Prague and leave the Europa League quarterfinal tie level at 1-1.
Rashford, Fernandes Give Man United Lead over Granada in Europa League Tie
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Manchester United has taken a commanding lead in the Europa League
quarterfinal clash against Granada, getting goals from Marcus Rashford and
Bruno Fernandes in a 2-0 first-leg victory on Thursday night.
Villarreal Beats Dinamo Zagreb in First Leg of Europa League Quarters
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Villarreal prevailed 1-0 against Dinamo Zagreb in Thursday’s first leg of
their Europa League quarterfinal.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 08 April 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 18 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 […]
This and That
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
Radar Cross Section (RCS) Sandbar, San Diego, CA Sometimes a basic
BLT works wonders. I like to dip my fries in blue cheese dressing. Some
prefer ranch or catsup. It all works. Queso Fundido The name of the dish
is literally, “melted cheese”. But it’s pretty good. Bad Penny
(meme-of-the-day) […]
The post This and That appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
NSW Health Minister must be suffering side effects of AstraZeneca
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 20 hours ago
“Today in a news clip I heard the NSW Health Minister discuss the possible
side effects of AstraZeneca. He said “if I were to have the AstraZeneca
vaccine I would be happy to have it”. I looked back at old news and I found
a picture of him at the beginning of March with the […]
Biden Takes Executive Action on Guns
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
President Joe Biden introduced on Thursday a set of executive actions
designed to curb gun violence in the United States while noting that
effectively addressing the problem will require Congress to pass new
legislation.
Melissa McCarthy: Lack of Rules Makes Superhero Genre Appealing
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
No rules but lots of heart. That’s what Melissa McCarthy, co-star of the
new Netflix film “Thunder Force,” was looking for in her foray into the
superhero genre.
Soyuz MS-18 Set for Launch Marking Anniversary of 1st Manned Space Flight
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Russia’s Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft is set to launch on Friday on a mission to
the International Space Station coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the
first manned space flight – by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin – and the
40th anniversary of the first flight of NASA’s space shuttle.
Mexico Feels the Effect of Unaccompanied Minors Flocking to US Border
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
More than 15,000 unaccompanied minors, most of them from Central America,
were intercepted trying to enter the United States during the first two
months of this year and youngsters are among the migrants who have ended up
at a shelter in this gritty, violent border metropolis.
India’s Supreme Court Says Rohingyas Deportation Requires Legal Process
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
India’s Supreme Court said on Thursday the Rohingya refugees detained in
Jammu and Kashmir region will not be deported to Myanmar unless a legal
process is followed.
Battered Economy Awaits Winner of Peru’s Presidential Election
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The health of Peru’s economy is a top-of-mind priority for voters ahead of
Sunday’s presidential election, following a year in which
coronavirus-triggered lockdowns caused the nation’s gross domestic product
to plunge by 11 percent and the ranks of the unemployed to swell by more
than 2 million.
Spain Holds First In-Person Art Fair since Start of Pandemic
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Estampa cautiously opened its doors on Thursday, becoming the first
physical art fair to be held in Spain since the start of the coronavirus
pandemic.
Ukrainian President Visits Donbas amid Russian Troop Buildup
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited military positions in Donbas
on Thursday in a show of support to Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline in
eastern Ukraine amid growing tensions with Russia, which has reportedly
been amassing troops near the border.
Feminists in Pakistan Reject PM’s Excuses on Rape Comments
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Feminists in Pakistan continued on Thursday to demand an apology from Prime
Minister Imran Khan for apparently blaming women for sexual violence,
despite his government claiming that his words were distorted.
Iran Blames Hindered Vaccination Campaign on US Sanctions
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran under the previous
administration of Donald Trump in 2018 are hampering imports of COVID-19
vaccines, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, as the country
passed the grim milestone of 2 million coronavirus infections.
China Makes First Contact with Myanmar’s Parallel Civilian Government, Report Says
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The Chinese embassy has made the first contact with Myanmar’s parallel
civilian government formed by ousted lawmakers after a military coup in the
Southeast Asian country, a local daily, The Irrawaddy, reported on Thursday.
Spain to Russia: The Pandemic Is Not the Time for Additional Conflicts
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Arancha
Gonzalez Laya said on Thursday during her official visit to Latvia that she
was concerned about unusual movements of Russian troops on the border with
Ukraine, but would not speculate on what the intentions of the Russian
activities were.
Germany Plans Bilateral Contract with Russia to Buy Sputnik Jabs
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Germany is planning to negotiate a bilateral contract with the manufacturer
of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, German health minister Jens Spahn said on
Thursday, if the European Union’s medicines regulator approves the Sputnik
V jab.
Beauty Queen Arrested for Decrowning Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Police arrested the reigning Mrs. World, Caroline Jurie, and a former model
on Thursday for assaulting the winner of the Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021
competition and removing her crown at the awards ceremony.
Migrants Workers Start Fleeing Cities as Second COVID-19 Wave Grips India
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
India added on Thursday a record-high of more than 126,000 new COVID-19
cases as several states announced restrictions, causing hundreds of migrant
laborers to flee cities over fears of job losses.
Twitter Dedicates Emoji to Pro-Democratic Milk Tea Alliance in Asia
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Twitter unveiled on Thursday a new emoji dedicated to the Milk Tea
Alliance, a movement of Internet users born in the social network in
solidarity with pro-democratic groups in Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
Myanmar, on the occasion of its first anniversary.
UK Reiterates Support for AstraZeneca Vaccine
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
British health minister Matt Hancock urged citizens of the United Kingdom
on Thursday to continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and backed the
use of AstraZeneca shot, saying the risk of clotting remains low.
Lavrov Warns Russia Will Respond to Any Unfriendly US Action
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned on Thursday that Moscow will
respond to any unfriendly action by the United States.
Philippines Suspends AstraZeneca Vaccine Use in Under-60s
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The Philippines suspended on Thursday the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19
vaccine for those under 60 after a report that links it to the appearance
of blood clots.
Israel Remembers Holocaust Victims
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Israel paused on Thursday to remember the six million Jews murdered by the
Nazis during World War II.
Myanmar’s UK Ambassador Barred from Entering London Embassy
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Kyaw Zwar Minn, had to spend
Wednesday night in his car after his country’s military attache refused him
entry to his embassy and told him that he had been relieved of his duties.
No to Misogyny: Soccer World Rallies Around Female Goalie after Online Abuse
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Football clubs and players have rallied in support of Real Madrid
goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez after she faced a barrage of misogynistic abuse
over a now-deleted image to celebrate her club’s victory over Liverpool.
South Korea Registers Max COVID-19 Cases in 3 Months, Delays Vaccinations
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
South Korea confirmed on Thursday its biggest rise in daily COVID-19
infections in three months, underlining the increase in the circulation of
the virus at a time when the country has frozen vaccinations from drug
company AstraZeneca.
Biden Announces Steps to Tackle ‘Ghost Guns,’ Armed Violence
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
United States President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday initial new
measures to address gun violence in the country, spurred by the recent
shootings in Atlanta and Colorado, as well as by the inaction of Congress.
Japan Performs World’s First Living-Donor Lung Transplant
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
A medical team from Kyoto University Hospital in western Japan announced on
Thursday that it has successfully performed the first lung transplant from
living donors to a patient with severe lung damage caused by COVID-19.
Myanmar Protests Junta with Shoes, as Celebrity Is Arrested over Support
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Rows of shoes adorned with flower bouquets served on Thursday to remember
the almost 600 dead at the hands of Myanmar’s security forces during
demonstrations against the military junta.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Loses Seoul’s Key Mayoral Election
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The candidate of South Korea’s main opposition party, Oh Se-hoon, has won a
landslide victory over his opponent from the ruling Democratic Party (DP),
Park Young-sun, in Seoul’s mayoral elections, seen as a barometer of the
South Korean presidential election next year.
Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law Says UK Has Granted Him Political Asylum
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Prominent pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, who went into exile from Hong
Kong in July 2020, has announced that the British authorities have granted
him political asylum.
Australia to Amend Law in Wake of Sexual Harassment Report, Scandals
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The Australian government announced on Thursday that it will amend its sex
discrimination law to include politicians and judges, coming after a series
of scandals in parliament.
Australia Reviews EU Reports Linking AstraZeneca Vaccine to Blood Clots
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The Australian government said on Thursday that it is urgently reviewing
reports from the European Union and the United Kingdom on the links between
the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots in a small part of the inoculated
population, although it will continue to administer it.
Bolivia Pilots Production of Biodiesel from Waste
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Bolivia is watching with interest a pilot project that is producing
biodiesel from waste at a small plant in the second city of El Alto.
Immigrants Demonstrate in Front of Kamala Harris’ Home
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
A group of about 50 immigrants demonstrated on Wednesday outside the
Washington, DC home of United States Vice President Kamala Harris to ask
that she take action for the rights of the undocumented and for those who
aspire to migrate to the country.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 31 - April 6, 2021
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
New activity was reported for 6 volcanoes from March 31 to April 6, 2021.
During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes. New
activity/unrest: Karymsky, Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) |
Krysuvik-Trolladyngja, Iceland | Pacaya, Guatemala |...... Read more »
Can the U.S. Army Stand Against Russian Asymmetric Warfare?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Asymmetric Warfare, Europe*
Western reliance on lavish C3 capabilities could be fatal in such an
environment.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: Russian forces are not accustomed to
assuming air superiority and thus have invested heavily in a diverse array
of anti-aircraft systems, from short-range man-portable surface-to-air
missiles and anti-aircraft vehicles at the battalion level to “strategic”
S-300 or S-400 missiles that can threaten aircraft hundreds of miles away.
The U.S. Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group was formed in 2006 to identify
gaps in U.S. milita...
Why Swedish Submarines are Taking the World’s Oceans By Storm
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Sweden Submarines, Europe*
In June 2015, Swedish defense minister Sten Tolgfors announced Stockholm
was finally committing to procure two A26s at a price equivalent to $959
million—less than a fifth the unit cost of a nuclear-powered Virginia class
submarine of the U.S. Navy.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: Sweden’s two A26s should be completed
between 2022 and 2024, at which point it will be possible to gauge whether
they can meet their ambitious performance parameters. In general,
advancements to AIP submarines are allowing countries across the globe to
acq...
Could China’s L-15 Falcon Be the Perfect Training Aircraft?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Chinese Air Force, Asia*
The market for trainer/light attack planes is relatively crowded.
*Here's What You Need to Know*: In general, Chinese fighter pilots fly a
decent number of hours annually but lack adequate training under realistic
combat conditions; presumably, weapons-capable and radar-equipped jet
trainers could help address that deficiency.
Flying a high-performance jet fighter is a physically and mentally
demanding skill that requires a lot of practice—but each hour flying a
warplane can cost tens of thousands of dollars in fuel and maintenance
ex...
Going All In? Russia Is Making Major Strides with Hypersonic Weapons
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu*
*Hypersonic Missiles, *
It's likely that Russia has become the first country to field
submarine-based hypersonic missiles.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The development of hypersonic weapons
is one area where Moscow has been seen to have a significant—and
potentially serious—head start over the United States. Russia has been
conducting tests of its new class of Tsirkon/Zircon missiles, and it
highlights the potential high speeds of the missiles, which could reach
upwards of Mach 8. That would give targets little time to react.
Even as the United States has pu...
Their Plans Will Fail - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*Our humanity *
*Now, threatened with extinction*
*Their plans will fail*
*© **2021 M.N. Hopkins*
*Note: Another poem based on current events of this time. This attempt to
created new non human dna will only result in Frankenstein creations at
least for the ones unlucky enough to survive the big experiment. Thank
goodness that all plans of mice and men go awry. I wrote this poem in the
haiku style of poetry earlier this week and published it for the first time
today, the 9th of April, 2021.*
REMINDER OF JULY 21, 2019, FOR DEMOCRATS SUFFERING ACUTE MEMORY FAILURE
Editor, Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with President Joseph Biden (lead image,
left) has been showing symptoms of late-stage Parkinson’s Disease, which
includes episodic dementia caused by Lewy Bodies (striatal amyloid
plaques). President Volodomyr Zelensky (right) is suffering from memory
failure, mood swings, and other neurological disorders after his
hospitalisation for Covid-19 five months ago. This report of […]
Pegagus Bridge: The True Story of An Important Allied Victory
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Warfare History Network*
*History, Europe*
The seizure of two bridges on D-Day proved crucial to the allied victory.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *Company D had completed its mission.
They were among the first Allied soldiers to land in France on D-Day and
the first to enter combat with the Germans. It was a very impressive job
for the company’s first time in combat. In their honor, the canal bridge
was renamed Pegasus Bridge in recognition of the unit’s shoulder patch,
while the river bridge became known as Horsa Bridge.
On a darkened airfield at 2230 hours on June 5, 19...
Stock Buybacks Stand in the Way of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Hedge fund managers are pushing U.S. firms to play Wall Street games
instead of investing in technologies of the future.
In the Secretive World of Government-to-Government Lending, 100 Chinese Debt Contracts Offer a Trove of New Information
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 09 (IPS) - Is Chinese financing good for developing
countries? This has become a provocative question, freighted with ideology,
geopolitics, and commercial rivalries. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth
trying to answer factually and empirically.
Read the full story, “In the Secretive World of Government-to-Government
Lending, 100 Chinese Debt Contracts Offer a Trove of New Information”, on
globalissues.org →
La Soufriere: Major Volcanic Eruption Imminent — 100,000 Ordered to Evacuate Caribbean Island of St. Vincent
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago
In addition, an increase in activity at nearby Mount Pelee has also been
reported. Back in 1902, both La Soufriere AND Mount Pelee erupted
simultaneously, killing a combined 30,000+ people.
The post La Soufriere: Major Volcanic Eruption Imminent — 100,000 Ordered
to Evacuate Caribbean Island of St. Vincent appeared first on Electroverse.
3 Vaccinated Nuns In Isolation Die Of ‘Covid-19’
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
The post 3 Vaccinated Nuns In Isolation Die Of ‘Covid-19’ appeared first on OYE
Alternative News.
UK: The end of civil liberty as we know it
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
Mission creep is defined as ‘the tendency for a task… to become
unintentionally wider in scope than its initial objectives’. The
government’s initial mission, when introducing Covid-19 restrictions across
the UK, was to save lives and to ensure that the NHS was not overwhelmed,
not destroy our civil liberty. Now, it is considering introducing a new
system of control which would entirely reprogramme our society – requiring
us to show a health ID just to order a pint, despite the ever-decreasing
risk that Covid poses. How did this idea, which could come straight out of
an episode of B...
Maglev dream encounters Green nightmare
Bonner Cohen, Ph. D., CFACT - 19 hours ago
A futuristic maglev train that will someday take passengers from Washington
to New York in one hour is encountering stiff resistance from Green
activists.
The post Maglev dream encounters Green nightmare appeared first on CFACT.
Crony Capitalism UK: Abingdon Health: An update
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
Last week, the High Court granted permission to advance our case against
Government for its award of contracts to Abingdon Health for rapid antibody
tests. The deal with Abingdon Health has been marred by controversy since
the very beginning, with Government suppressing reports that raised the
alarm around the effectiveness of the tests and ignoring their own legal
advice on the lawfulness of the contracts.
Crises, Alerts, and DEFCONS, 1961-1976 – Part II
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
Washington, D.C., April 8, 2021 – The United States and its European allies
disagreed over the advisability of using nuclear weapons to signal resolve
and deter war if a serious crisis with Moscow over West Berlin broke out,
according to a review of declassified records posted today by the
nongovernmental National Security Archive.
Fatuous Defence: Australia’s Guided Missile Plans
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
Even in times of pandemic crises, some things never change. While
Australia gurgles and bumbles slowly with its COVID-19 vaccine rollout,
there are other priorities at stake. Threat inflators are receiving much
interest in defence, and the media is feeding on it with a drunken
enthusiasm. We live in a dangerous environment, and think-tankers,
parliamentarians and commentators are starting to get a sweet taste for
imminent conflict.
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