Thursday, May 13, 2021

13 May - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Tucker Carlson on the latest way Biden is destroying America [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Thank you, Hologram Biden, for ruining the USA, the country that only one year ago had complete Energy Independence. What a difference an election makes, right?
71% Of Eligible Gen-Zers Don't Qualify For Military Due To Obesity, Criminal Records And Other Reasons
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
To start with, at the best of times, a third surely never made the cut at least. So the apparent shift may werll be a lot less. Then fixing this is no particular problem. Taking in the physically unfit is simply a matter of operating an additional basic training program without the initial emphasis on weapons training. The truth is that the majority of even best recruits would werlcome this as well. Thus it does not have to be any more until you have fulfilled a decent stasndard. Then you can jump into full basic training with a month under your belt. Remedial education is a...
Baruch Spinoza
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Oddly, Baruch led the life of a completely independent scholar and that included eschewing almost any financial support. Not particularly practical although he scronged a living making lenses which is not too bad for the time and place. I am beginning to appreciate just how flawed all forms of theology was then and just what his enterprise was all about. He set about to formulate a philosophy of rational thought to allow even the idea of GOD to be better contemplated.. Yesua was a jewish missionary and Paul was an inheritor of then failing Greek philosophical ideas and the M...
'Metal Man' Alien Humanoid Encounter / Photo in Falkville, Alabama
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This happened a long time ago when UFO phnom was under plenty of dirision. However, his reaction conforms completely to trained police behavior. It is not conforming at all to a fabrication event. He essentially wrecked his patrol vehicle in his atrtempted pursuit. This is also a rare poloroid picture as well. At least it confirms we are looking at a metalized surface reacting to body movement. The impossible speed is also completely confirmed by the attempted pursuit. All this is good enough and we can set aside human agency right here. It joins scores of similar anomolous ...
China’s Population Virtually Flat at 1.41 Billion
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
It is difficult to determine just when population decline will set in. Japan has been in decline since 2010, but the decline has so far been minimal. That predicts that the China population will hang around this level with modest declines. During the next decade or more, what is happening is that a generation of female fetility is disappearing. Replacement is also falling behind. Preventing a broad decline in Japan and China will entail a large family policy been strongly promoted. This remains completely possible. *China’s Population Virtually Flat at 1.41 Billion* *May 10, 2...
Honduras again cuts coffee shipment projection due to coffee leaf rust damage
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Honduras, Central America's largest coffee exporter, has reduced its 2020/21 coffee shipment projection by 8.3% due to deeper than initially estimated rust damage to crops, said Napoleón Matute, head of the Honduran Coffee Institute (IHCAFÉ). He explained that the humidity caused by the devastating floods from hurricanes Eta and Iota […] The post Honduras again cuts coffee shipment projection due to coffee leaf rust damage appeared first on The Rio Times.
Glenn Diesen: The end of strategic ambiguity? America has finally stopped pretending it would risk war with Russia over supposed ‘ally’ Ukraine
Kristian Kahrs, The Duran - 21 hours ago
As The Duran has stated numerous times in their videos and specifically in the videos from the YouTube channel of Alexander Mercouris, there will be no Ukrainian offensive against Donbass. This would be a disaster for Ukraine, and they would suffer a devastating defeat. Professor Glenn Diesen reminds us that there is no alliance between […]
Mainstream Media Losing Patience With Biden Administration
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Remember when there was a dictator in the White House? Remember how he branded many mainstream media outlets fake news, ie liars? Say what you want about Donald Trump, and most people do, but he was never at a loss for a quote; he would engage with the media, with supporters, with ordinary members of […]
The main task of the Zapad-2021 exercise
KristupasGavelis, The Duran - 21 hours ago
The Zapad is a traditional Russian strategic military exercise since 1977. It has the main goal to improve the practical skills of commanders and staff for strategic operations by Russian coalition forces in the Western strategic direction. Originally it was the Warsaw Pact, now – it`s the Regional Group of Forcesof Russia and Belarus. Before […]
10 War Profiteers in Congress (Part 1)
Casey Titus, The Duran - 21 hours ago
In spite of absolutely zero benefits reaped from foreign wars to the American working class, politicians from both parties continue to vote in favor of more US military intervention, predominantly in the Middle East while the CIA conducts its usual clandestine operations involving regime change in Latin America. Stay tuned for a future article on […]
Is this the dumbest idea ever?
Michael West, Michael West - 1 day ago
Zapatistas arriving in and departing from Cuba
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 17 hours ago
Zapatistas delegation on the great crossing of the Atlantic .Video link
Apartheid Israel faces full scale war
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator For the first time since the 2014 war, Palestinians in Gaza fired an uninterrupted barrage of more than 500 rockets into Israel, as the Israel Defense Forces pounded Gaza with more than 140 airstrikes through the early hours of Tuesday. The Iron Dome, Israel’s antimissile defense network, destroyed many […]
Petrobras amends contract with Açu Petróleo; exports through terminal should more than double
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras has signed a contract amendment with Açu Petróleo that will enable it to more than double the volume of oil exported through the venture, the private terminal at the Port of Açu said in a statement last Friday. The amendment, signed in April, provides for the state-owned oil company […] The post Petrobras amends contract with Açu Petróleo; exports through terminal should more than double appeared first on The Rio Times.
Discounted Internet ? Yep, Biden Has a Stimulus Plan for That
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Benefit, internet, * The program is offering up to a $50 reduction in broadband service and related equipment rentals, a discount of up to $75 per month on broadband services if the home is on eligible tribal lands. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * Stimulus benefits from a previously passed coronavirus rescue package are finally setting in this week, providing Americans struggling with financial turmoil a monthly markdown on their internet bills and a one-time discount on a new computer. The deals were approved by Congress as part of former Presid...
President of Covid CPI says Health Minister “lied too much”, will be summoned back
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the Senate Covid CPI (Investigative Committee), Omar Aziz (PSD-AM), said on Wednesday that Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga "lied too much" in his testimony last week to the committee, and did not rule out accepting future requests for arrest of . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post President of Covid CPI says Health Minister “lied too much”, will be summoned back appeared first on The Rio Times.
Remembering Russian artist Anna Petrovna Ostroumova-Lebedeva on her 150th birthday
Olivia Kroth, The Duran - 22 hours ago
Submitted by Olivia Kroth…. Anna Petrovna Ostroumova (Анна Петровна Остроумова) became famous as a Russian engraving, graphic and water colour artist as well as a landscape painter. She was born in Saint Petersburg, on the 17th of May 1871, and died in the same city, which was called Leningrad during Soviet times, on the 5th […]
FSA shares how it is using data to monitor food risks
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
A specialist from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed how the authority is using data science to identify emerging risks by using a variety of sources and analytics techniques. The aim is to help develop a picture of the food system, its safety, authenticity, and risks and vulnerabilities, so issues can be better managed.... Continue Reading
The Winter of Despair for World Markets
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 20 hours ago
What will be the point of no return for the global stock markets? There are several numbers that can be watched but I think two of the most crucial numbers are the DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average) and the inflation figures in the USA. When the DOW goes below 15000 and the inflation in the USA edges close to 20%, then it will be a point of no return. Currently the DOW is above 33,000 and inflation is 4.2% (this is the official figure; the unofficial figure might be higher), and the talk of figures like 15000 and 20% will sound pessimistic, perhaps apocalyptic. But we live in pessi...
Ibovespa closes with worst drop since March amid U.S. inflation concerns
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ibovespa stock index closed sharply down on Wednesday, with concerns over the behavior of U.S. inflation and its impact on the Federal Reserve's next steps. A series of results also drew attention, with the end of the day reserved for another heavy agenda, including the figures for Suzano (SUZB3), Natura&Co […] The post Ibovespa closes with worst drop since March amid U.S. inflation concerns appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eastern Airlines to enter Brazil market with cheap flights to U.S.
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eastern Airlines, a low-cost carrier, will schedule routes through Brazil. With competitive prices, flights will cost from US$480 (about R$2,500) for a round trip. The operations should start at the end of June and there will be three destinations available to Brazilians: Boston, Miami and New York. Source: Isto É […] The post Eastern Airlines to enter Brazil market with cheap flights to U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
JBS shifts from loss to R$2bn profit in 1st quarter with U.S. operations
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JBS , global leader in meat and the world's second largest food producer, posted a R$2 billion (US$377 million) net profit in the first quarter 2021, reversing the R$5.93 billion loss posted in the same period last year, according to a balance released Wednesday. The company's North American operations led […] The post JBS shifts from loss to R$2bn profit in 1st quarter with U.S. operations appeared first on The Rio Times.
School of Hard Knocks: How America Learned How to Hunt Submarines in World War I
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Global* While World War I submarines could only remain submerged for brief periods, they were highly successful at picking off unescorted merchants ship in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Washington had to something about that. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The convoy system proved a dramatic success, cutting shipping losses to less than half their peak. U-Boats simply lacked unprotected targets and were more likely to be lost combating escorts. When Congress voted on April 6, 1917 to declare war on Imperial Germany, the task before the U.S. Na...
Can Lockheed Martin Make the F-35 Cheaper to Fly?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *F-35, Americas* The plane wasn't just extemely expensive to develop—it's also costly to operate. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Upfront investments could help reduce future operational costs. *(This article first appeared in December 2020.)* In addition to being one of the most expensive military hardware platforms ever developed, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is also extremely expensive to operate. A year ago it was estimated that the fifth-generation advanced stealth aircraft cost around $44,000 an hour to fly—or put another way $4...
Why Russia's Modern Military Has Eastern Europe So On Edge
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Russian Military, Eurasia* Modern Russia’s way of war is much more about finesse and technology. It’s also much closer to the Western way of war as practiced by the Germans and today’s Americans. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * Russia has a grand new strategy, but it's unclear how well the Russian military can implement this new approach to war. For centuries, the Russian way of war was numbers. Whether the enemy was Napoleon, Hitler, or NATO, Russia would flatten them with a huge steamroller of troops, tanks, artillery, and nuclear weapons. Those days have...
Can’t Afford to Pay Your Taxes? The IRS Has a Plan for That
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Taxes, IRS, * The IRS doesn't actually want to take your house or your possessions over a few thousand dollars. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Taxpayers who owe less than $10,000 are generally automatically approved as "guaranteed" for an installment payment, but for balances above that amount, individuals may be required to provide additional information to qualify. A fear among many is that there are "serious" consequences if they can't pay their taxes. There are many reasons why people can't pay their taxes – from job loss to not paying enough estimated ta...
Electric Sniper: Meet the Marines' New Taser Bullet
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *U.S. Marines, The Americas* The marines' future taser is more sniper than pistol. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Taser bullets aren’t exactly a new concept. Commercial manufacturers have developed HEMI rounds for 9-millimeter and 12-gauge police firearms. For instance, in 2011, Taser was developing a 40-millimeter grenade round that sounds similar to what the Marines want. A bullet that zaps you with an electric jolt like a Taser. That’s what the U.S. Marine Corps wants as a non-lethal munition that can be fired from a regular small arm. The U.S. military ha...
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and says “Israel has a right to defend itself” amid a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza. Israel escalated its air campaign in Gaza on Wednesday. https://t.co/l4V63C1nQ0 — The Associated Press (@AP) May 12, 2021 For a long time, Jews and Arabs lived together in Lod. This week, everything fell apart https://t.co/S9qRDpf4A3 — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 12, 2021 People in Delhi are struggling to find medical care, oxygen cylinders and even a space at a crematorium as India deals with a deadly second wave of Co...
Guatemala’s highest court gives green light to controversial NGO law
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Constitutional Court of Guatemala, the country’s highest court, on Wednesday definitively endorsed a controversial reform of the law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) promoted in February 2020 by the ruling party. The decision enables the control of all non-governmental organizations established in Guatemala and its annulment by state decision in […] The post Guatemala’s highest court gives green light to controversial NGO law appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gas shortage — Toilet paper 2.0
By Craig Rucker ~ Why rob banks? “That’s where the money is.” Why attack energy? That’s what drives the economy. I had to visit three gas stations today to find enough fuel to run an errand for my child and then make a meeting. The East Coast is experiencing the kind of gas shortages today […]
Hamas Exploits Palestinian Unrest To Launch Rocket War Against Israel
By James Phillips ~ Hamas, the Palestinian wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, has orchestrated Palestinian political violence for the past few weeks as part of its annual propaganda/terrorist offensive against Israel during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month. After Hamas and its political rival, the Palestinian Authority, competed to promote violent clashes with Israeli police at […]
FDA investigations into foodborne outbreaks continuing
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion. The Food and Drug Administration will issue public health advisories for outbreak investigations that have resulted in specific, actionable steps for consumers... Continue Reading
Argentine producers sell 17.3 million tons of soybeans; pace is slower than last year
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Argentine farmers have so far sold 17.3 million tons of soybeans from the 2020/21 season, after recording transactions of 886,100 tons in the week through May 5, the country’s Agriculture Ministry said in a report on Wednesday. The Ministry’s information showed that sales are short of last year’s pace. Producers […] The post Argentine producers sell 17.3 million tons of soybeans; pace is slower than last year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police investigate potential link between murders of gays in Brazil’s Paraná state
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a little over a week, two gay men were similarly murdered in Curitiba, capital of Paraná. Medical student Marcos Vinício Bozzana da Fonseca, 25, was found dead on May 5, and nurse David Levísio, 30, on April 30. Both lived alone and were found in their apartments, tied up, […] The post Police investigate potential link between murders of gays in Brazil’s Paraná state appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Covid-19 CPI finds contradictions in Wajngarten’s testimony; rapporteur threatens ex-secretary’s arrest
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to CPI rapporteur, Senator Renan Calheiros, the ex-Secom chief "incriminates" Bolsonaro by starting negotiations with Pfizer on the purchase of vaccines independently of the Ministry of Health. The fifth witness to testify in the Pandemic Parliamentary Investigative Committee (CPI) of the Senate, ex-secretary of Communications of the Presidency Fabio […] The post Brazil’s Covid-19 CPI finds contradictions in Wajngarten’s testimony; rapporteur threatens ex-secretary’s arrest appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuelan farmers warned of “unprecedented” food shortages due to lack of fuel
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Agricultural and Livestock Union of the Andes of Venezuela (Unagandes), one of the most active of its kind in the country, on Monday warned of a food shortage as a result of the lack of fuel, which, it said, is preventing over 90% of producers from plowing the fields. […] The post Venezuelan farmers warned of “unprecedented” food shortages due to lack of fuel appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Latest: Erdogan Rallies Muslim Leaders Against Israel
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Latest: Erdogan Rallies Muslim Leaders Against Israel by AP, via https://egyptindependent.com/ JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians, sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem and as Israel has signaled it’s widening its military campaign: – ANKARA, Turkey — The office of Turkey’s president says he is engaged in …
Iran & Saudis Talking Again — Should US Be Worried?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have entered diplomatic talks, working toward a welcome thaw in the countries’ long-standing enmity. This comes as Iran signals receptivity to restoring the Iran Nuclear Deal that was negotiated during the Obama administration but which the Trump administration allowed to lapse. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports for …
How likely is the horror of peace breaking out given the proclivities and budget of Israel ? I doubt the Knesset has recovered from the machinations of the GW Bush administration to empower warmongers.

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