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World’s Most Tyrannical Regime Can’t Stop Babbling About “Human Rights”
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 16 hours ago
Listen to this article: “America won’t back away from our commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms,” reads a Wednesday tweet from the presidential Twitter account. “No responsible American president can remain silent when basic human rights are violated.” The tweet, an excerpt from the […]
Fake Himalaya Lockdown Footage Originated In Attenborough Film
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The other day, I wrote about how ITV had broadcast fake, photo-shopped footage, purporting to show that the Himalayas were now visible from Kathmandu because of reduced pollution during lockdown. The same footage is included in a new Attenborough film, “The Year The Earth Changed”, apparently made by the BBC. The […]
"How It Really Is, And Will Be"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 14 hours ago
And how it all ends for the good ship World Economy... Full screen recommended. Any questions?
And Another Reason
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
By Cathy Jameson As I turned the calendar page to May, I thought of this old post that I’d shared with family and friends a few years ago. I wrote it in response to people wanting to celebrate autism during...
New Left Media May 2021
Phil, All That Is Solid ... - 17 hours ago
Another good month for newly emergent left media. Please check them out, and if you like 'em, support 'em! 1. Ari Drennen (Twitter) (Blog) 2. Centrist Dads (Twitter) (Podcast) 3. GND Podcast (Twitter) (Podcast) 4. Love is the Message (Twitter) (Podcast) 5. November Magazine (Twitter) (Instagram) (Magazine) 6. SPLIT INIFINITIES (Blog) 7. Thelma and Tom Look Left (Twitter) (Podcast) 8. Turn Left (Twitter) (YouTube Channel) If you know of any new(ish) blogs, podcasts, channels, Facebook pages or whatever that haven't featured before then drop me a line via the comments, email, Fac...
How the SR-71 Blackbird Went as Fast as Mach 3
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *SR-71, Americas* The SR-71 was fast and, during one air show, it actually spat out an astounding thirteen fireballs behind it as it flew along. *Key point: *The SR-71 has made history many times over, including the famous photos of it shooting fireballs. Here is how it did so thanks to unique circumstances and its special fuel. It is an iconic photo that has stood the test of time—an SR-71 Blackbird Mach 3 spy plane with a spectacular ball of flames trailing while putting on an amazing performance at the 1986 Air Fete Air Show. If you want to know more about ...
World War II Saw a Wave of New Aircraft: Which are the Best?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *World War II, World* More aircraft were produced during World War II than any time since. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * The Second World War saw some of the most significant leaps forward in aircraft development. While biplanes and even open cockpits were still used during the war, jet aircraft with pressured cabins were also introduced. Aircraft were able to fly higher, faster and carry greater bomb loads. More aircraft were produced during World War II than any time since. *The Fastest Fighter* While its record was not technically recognized by the Fédéra...
ICYMI: What? May Already? Edition (5/2)
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 17 hours ago
That whole April thing seemed to slide by quickly. What could come next? I'll remind you (as I haven't in a while) that sharing is your power as a reader, and that if any of these really speak to you, the best gift you can give the writer of your favorite piece is more readers. Share. *I'm a Chicago principal. This round of testing won't tell me anything that matters.* Chalkbeat lets Seth Lavin explain why there's more to being a god student than getting a test score up to desired levels. How many of these sorts of articles do you think actual educators would have to write to be ...
Biden Urged to Stand ‘On the Side of Humanity’ and Back Waiver for Covid Vaccine Patents
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Biden faces increased wroldwide pressure for WTO waiver of intellectual property rules for Covid-19 vaccines as case counts soar in India.
Sunday morning music
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
We met guitarist Brandon Acker in our expanded coverage of baroque guitar music last December, which included a ten-minute video clip where he explained how the baroque guitar differs from modern instruments. Brandon has his own YouTube channel, and I keep an eye on it for interesting music. From it, here's French baroque composer Robert de Visée's Suite no. 3 in D Minor for solo baroque guitar. I had to laugh at this comment below the video on YouTube: "Talents aside, this man can be a commercial model for hair products." Peter
Biden closing the door on U.S. mining
Duggan Flanakin, CFACT - 18 hours ago
Native Americans are anti-mining’s front line The post Biden closing the door on U.S. mining appeared first on CFACT.
Latin America Calls for Economic Recovery on a Restricted Labor Day
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The countries of Latin America commemorated International Labor Day on Saturday with restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic but with firm claims of a speedy economic recovery.
Aston Villa Throw Cold Water on Everton’s European Hopes
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Everton fell 2-1 to Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday to leave its hopes of qualifying for European play in 2021-2022 hanging by a thread.
House Arrest Granted to Venezuela’s ‘CITGO Six’ as a ‘Gesture of Goodwill’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
In a bid to ease tensions with the Biden administration, the six top executives of Houston-based CITGO, also the refining arm of state-run oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), were released from prison and granted house arrest after serving a three-year sentence on Friday.
Real Madrid Leaves It Until Late in 2-0 Win vs Osasuna
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Reigning LaLiga champions Real Madrid had to work hard Saturday for a 2-0 victory over Osasuna to stay within striking range of current leaders Atletico Madrid with just four matches left to play.
China sends India Covid-19 assistance despite frosty relations
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 19 hours ago
China sends India Covid-19 assistance despite frosty relations Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Increased territorial tensions between China and India have been put aside because of the severity of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in India. Hence, President Xi Jinping of China reiterated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India that China […] The post China sends India Covid-19 assistance despite frosty relations first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
Sunday Sermonette
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
Buddhist Temple, Austin, TX There are LOTS of Feast Days Today is the day of the feast of St. Wilborada. A martyred nun, born at Klingna, Aargau, Switzerland, she belonged to the Swabian nobility. When her brother Hatto entered the Benedictines at St. Gall, she went with him and worked as a […] The post Sunday Sermonette appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
US Confusion on Iran Jeopardises JCPOA Talks
Alexander Mercouris, The Duran - 19 hours ago
News Topic 136 Iran leaked tape scandal claims its first victim Hesamoddin Ashena, a longtime aide to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and an influential member of his office, has resigned, according to reports circulated across Iranian media April 29. Rouhani appointed government spokesman Ali Rabiei as the director of the Center for Strategic Research, affiliated […]
SUNDAY SCREENING: End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless (2012)
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 19 hours ago
*SUNDAY SCREENING* | Our weekly documentary film curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE.
Episode #371 – ‘Mayday, Mayday’ with Hesher, Ruckus, Basil Valentine and More
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 19 hours ago
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
“Unseasonal Snowfall” buries the Mountains of South Korea + even NOAA data reveals significant COOLING
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 20 hours ago
Even government agencies, with their cherry-picking, UHI-ignoring, data-tampering ways are now struggling to hide the decline. The post “Unseasonal Snowfall” buries the Mountains of South Korea + even NOAA data reveals significant COOLING appeared first on Electroverse.
Brighton Goes 10 Points Clear of Drop Zone with Win over Leeds
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Leeds United 2-0 on Saturday, a result that looks to have assured the Seagulls of staying in the Premier League for a fifth consecutive season.
Havertz Leads Chelsea over Fulham
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Chelsea downed Fulham 2-0 on Saturday as Kai Havertz got his first Premier League brace since coming over to the London club from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.
Atletico Madrid Boosts Title Hopes with 1-0 Win vs Elche
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Atletico Madrid needed help from the woodwork on Saturday to deny Elche an equalizer in stoppage time and guarantee that they will end the weekend atop LaLiga regardless of what rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona do in their respective matches.
Thousands Flout Pandemic Restrictions for May Day Rally in Berlin
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Tens of thousands of people took part in protests in Berlin on Saturday to mark the first of May, the international day for labor rights.
Holy Fire Illuminates on Orthodox Holy Saturday in Jerusalem
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Hundreds of Orthodox Christians took part on Saturday in the Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher, with no major coronavirus restrictions in place.
Bottas Pips Hamilton to Pole Position at Portimao
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Finland’s Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) posted on Saturday the fastest time in qualifying to take pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimao.
Gabriela Cañas: ‘Scarcity Is Biggest Threat to Freedom of Press’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Wherever there is freedom of the press in the world, “scarcity is its greatest threat,” a peril that affects both public and private media and that can only be tackled with “the structural strength of journalistic companies,” says the president of Agencia EFE, Gabriela Cañas.
Friday Car Bomb in Afghanistan Attack Leaves 24 Dead, 110 Injured
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
A car bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan killed 24 people and left another 110 injured, regional officials said on Saturday.
City on Cusp of Title after Comfortable 2-0 Win at Palace
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Goals from Sergio Agüero and Ferran Torres in the space of two second-half minutes handed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace that brought the Premier League title within touching distance.
Barça Have Golden Chance to Reach UCL Final, Captain Losada Says
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The captain of Barcelona women’s team, Vicky Losada, believes that her team has a unique chance to make the Champions League final at the expense of Paris Saint Germain when the Blaugrana host the French team in the second leg of the semifinal on Sunday.
Wenger: ‘Football Is Popular Because It’s Unpredictable’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Arsene Wenger, who managed Arsenal for over two decades, is now just a fan of the Gunners, following the Premier League team from his role as director of football development at FIFA.
Belgian Royal Greenhouses Ready to Receive Visitors after 1-Year Closure
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Brussels’ Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are set to welcome visitors to enjoy its tropical plants and flowers again after a one-year closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pinduoduo, from ‘Start-Up’ to Challenging Alibaba
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Chinese start-up Pinduoduo is setting its sights on becoming the world’s largest platform for agricultural products after storming into China’s e-commerce industry six years ago, managing to overtake giants such as Alibaba on some metrics.
At Least 15 Dead in Fire at COVID-19 Hospital in Western India
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
At least 15 people died on Saturday as a fire broke out at a hospital for coronavirus patients in western India, while the cause of the incident remains unknown.
UK-EU Post-Brexit Trade Deal Comes into Force
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The post-Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union formally came into force on Saturday, a few days after the European Parliament ratified the pact reached late last year.
India Starts Next Phase of Vaccination Drive to Include All Adults
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
India began on Saturday the next phase of its ambitious COVID-19 vaccination drive to extend inoculation to everyone over 18 years of age, amid a virulent second wave that has caused deep health crisis with record infections every day.
India Exceeds 400,000 New COVID Cases for First Time
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
India exceeded 400,000 daily COVID-19 cases on Saturday for the first time, a new record in the country hard hit by the pandemic, while more than 3,500 patients died in the last 24 hours.
Al-Qaeda Lurks as US Readies Pullout from Afghanistan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
The United States-led coalition began the final stage of its pullout from Afghanistan on Saturday, concluding an almost two-decade long war, and even as the al-Qaeda terrorist group that it had pledged to wipe out remains a threat.
Anti-Junta Protests Continue in Myanmar 3 Months after Coup
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Protests against Myanmar’s military junta continued on Saturday on the three-month anniversary of the coup that abruptly ended the country’s incipient democracy and plunged it into chaos.
Australia Threatens Jail Time for Nationals Returning from India
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
Australians returning to their country from India on Monday, when a return ban comes into force, could face jail and a fine, Canberra has warned.
South Korea Records $390 Million April Trade Surplus
Latin American Herald Tribune - 18 hours ago
South Korea registered a trade surplus of $390 million in April, thanks to the boom in exports of chips and automobiles, the Seoul government reported on Saturday.
Why the Third Taiwan Crisis Was a Brutal Lesson for China
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Beijing knows that it must take out Washington's naval power to stand a chance of winning. *Here’s What You Need to Remembe*r*: *More than twenty years ago, a military confrontation in East Asia pushed the United States and China uncomfortably close to conflict. Largely unknown in America, the event made a lasting impression on China, especially Chinese military planners. The Third Taiwan Crisis, as historians call it, was China’s introduction to the power and flexibility of the aircraft carrier, something it obsesses about to this day. The cris...
Why Elon Musk Can’t Get Enough of the SR-71 Blackbird
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *SR-71 Blackbird, Americas* He has really good taste in airplanes. *Here's What You Need to Know: *When in danger, the pilot could engage the aircraft's afterburners. Simply put, if seen, the SR-71 could outrun rather than out gun anything that came at it. Elon Musk is often seen as either a visionary that will change the world or just the latest billionaire eccentric with crazy ideas. Perhaps the man who seems to evoke not only the lifestyle but also the work ethic of Howard Hughes is a mix of both. What is clear is that he has really good taste in airplanes. Mus...
Blighted Boats: Meet the Worst Russian Submarine Accidents
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Naval Disasters, World* [image: Naval Disasters] Tragic accidents can happen at sea even to some of the best navies. *Key point:* Submarine accidents do happen. They can be caused by design problems, poor repairs, or human error by a crew member. Last year 14 Russian sailors were killed when a fire broke out on a secret Russian submarine. The boat was identified as *Losharik* (AS-12), a nuclear-powered submarine that is widely believed to be a key asset for the Russian Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, also known as GUGI. “On July 1, 14 submariners—sailors—di...
Can an Aircraft Carriers Safely Sail Without Radar? The Brits Gave it a Shot
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Aircraft Carriers, * Fortunately for the Queen Elizabeth-class, aircraft carriers do not operate alone. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While on deployment, the carriers are intended to be accompanied by one or more destroyers, at least one anti-submarine warfare frigate, and additional ships for resupply and support. Of significant importance to the carrier’s safety are their Merlin anti-submarine warfare helicopters. In a report released last year, the UK’s National Audit Office concluded that although Britain’s new aircraft carriers have successfully condu...
Still There: This American Nuclear Submarine Sunk Over 50 Years Ago
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Naval Disaster, Americas* [image: Naval Disaster] No submarine is perfect and accidents through training, design, or a bizzare fluke can happen. *Key point: *It is still a bit unclear exactly what killed the USS Scorpion. Here is the tragic story of that boat. Even in the age of ultra-sophisticated nuclear submarines, with their advanced computers, sonar, navigation, and communication systems, the hard truth is inescapable: the sea is the most hostile environment on Earth. It is totally unforgiving of human error or overconfidence. The pressures below ...
Knocking Down The Gates Of Hell
Fr. Stephen FREEMAN, OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
The Swedish Lutheran theologian, Gustav Aulen, published a seminal work on the types of atonement theory in 1930 (Christus Victor). Though time and critical studies have suggested many subtler treatments of the question, no one has really improved on his insight. Especially valuable was his description of the “Classic View” […]
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