Saturday, May 08, 2021

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Covid Transitioning To Climate “Emergency”
By Peter Murphy ~ The Covid-19 emergency was real and short-term. The broad-based, rather than targeted, responses made it worse for the country. Covid is only a warm-up for the so-called “climate emergency,” which is fake. The climate proposals by so many politicians, activists and media mavens for this fabricated “emergency” will be long-term destructive […]
Russia Pledges Support For Tajikistan Amid Concern Over Afghanistan And The Possibility Of A Taliban Victory
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 24 minutes ago
*RFE:* *Russia Pledges Support For Tajikistan Amid Concern Over Afghanistan * President Vladimir Putin says Russia is working on strengthening its military base in Tajikistan to boost regional security as the situation escalates in Afghanistan. During a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on May 8, Putin also said that Russia helps to “strengthen Tajikistan’s armed forces.” Rahmon raised concerns over the rising tensions in neighboring Afghanistan since the United States' announcement last month that it will pull out all remaining American troops by September 11....
Mr. Jones
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 56 minutes ago
Finally got around to watching this one tonight. All the good things I’d heard about it where accurate. Very good movie.
Liverpool Narrows Gap to Top 4 with Win over Southampton
Liverpool’s hopes of salvaging what has been a nightmare season for the 2019-2020 Premier League champions received a boost on Saturday as the Reds beat Southampton 2-0 to move within striking distance of a top-four finish.
Sabalenka Beats Barty to Win Madrid Open
Aryna Sabalenka defeated world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 on Saturday in the women’s final at the Madrid Open.
Chelsea Delays Man City’s Coronation as Premier League Champion
Manchester City needed a win on Saturday to clinch its third Premier League title in four years, instead surging Chelsea took all three points from the contest at the Etihad that many saw as a dress rehearsal for the May 29 Champions League final between the two English clubs.
Death Toll in Attack on Afghan Girls School Climbs to 30
The death toll from Saturday’s bombing near a girls’ secondary school in Kabul has reached 30, Afghan officials said.
Barça-Atletico Draw Boosts Real Madrid’s Title Chances
LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid and second-place Barcelona battled to a 0-0 draw on Saturday, putting Real Madrid in a position to repeat as champions if they win their four remaining matches.
Tottenham’s UCL Hopes Dented after 3-1 Defeat to Leeds
Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes for a top-4 finish was dealt a blow after a 3-1 away defeat to Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Hamilton Clinches 100th Pole Start at Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton bagged the 100th pole start of his career at the Spanish Grand Prix after a tight qualifying session at the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmelo on Saturday.
Hazard Apologized to Team for Post-Chelsea Knockout Incident, Zidane Says
Real Madrid’s forward Eden Hazard apologized to his teammates for laughing with some Chelsea players following the Spanish teams 3-1 aggregate defeat to his former team in the Champions League semis, Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday.
EU Pens Contract for Further 1.8 Billion Pfizer Shots
The European Union has signed a contract to purchase 1.8 billion vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech.
EU Leaders Pledge to Reduce Inequalities
European Union leaders vowed on Saturday to tackle inequality in the region and develop the European Pillar of Social Rights, which they considered a “fundamental” element of the bloc’s post-pandemic recovery.
Neymar Extends Contract with PSG until 2025
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain for three more seasons until 2025, the French club announced on Saturday.
Pope Backs Biden’s Call for COVID Vaccine Intellectual Property Waiver
Pope Francis has backed United States President Joe Biden’s proposal to temporarily waive patents on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines.
Japan Reports Largest Surge of COVID-19 since January
Japan reported on Saturday over 7,000 new coronavirus cases, the daily rise since January, a day after extending the current state of emergency state until the end of May.
Real Madrid, Barça, Juve Defend Super League Despite UEFA ‘Threats’
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus said on Saturday they remained committed to the European Super League despite UEFA “threats” to abandon the plan.
Afghan Flash Floods Death Toll Rises to 78
The death toll due to flash floods in Afghanistan reached 78 on Saturday, with 32 people still missing, officials said.
It Wasn’t Ottawa
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
My prayer goes unanswered. Update: Multiple reports that it came down near the Maldives. Seeing reporting that the Chinese #LongMarch5 is coming down just west of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. Air traffic in the area right now. 😬 pic.twitter.com/FVPcptb4ad — Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) May 9, 2021
You’ve Been Served Notice! CVS, Rite Aid Liable for The Potential Danger of Indiscriminate COVID-19 Vaccination
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 1 hour ago
Health Impact News is giving public notice that two private corporations, CVS and Rite Aid, have been issued a Safety Warning for the potential danger of indiscriminate COVID-19 "vaccination" in the naturally immune and recently COVID-19 infected, by Dr. Hooman Noorchashm, MD, Phd, on April 29th, 2021. Many physicians have now spoken publicly about studies showing that those with natural COVID immunity will see a 2 to 3 fold increase risk of adverse reactions from the COVID shots. This includes Dr. Ben Edward's testimony to the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs this past we...
Real Madrid’s Ramos Suffers Left Hamstring Injury
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suffered yet another injury that will keep him on the sideline for their upcoming LaLiga home clash against Sevilla, the Spanish powerhouse announced on Saturday.
Brussels’ Comic Book Route Turns 30
Belgium, along with France, is a historical hub of comic book production in Europe and this cultural trademark is reflected in its capital city in the form of large murals dedicated to some of its most famous fictional exports like Tintin, the Smurfs and Lucky Luke.
Two Suspects Arrested in Attack on Ex-Maldives President Nasheed
Maldives police arrested on Saturday two suspects for their possible role in an explosion that wounded former president Mohamed Nasheed who is recuperating in a Male hospital.
Over 200 Palestinians Injured in East Jerusalem Clashes
Over 200 Palestinians were injured in overnight clashes with Israeli security forces in East Jerusalem amid mounting tension over the eviction of Palestinian families from a neighborhood claimed by Israeli settlers, the Red Crescent announced.
India’s One-Day COVID-19 Deaths Hit a Record High of over 4,000
India reported on Saturday its highest one-day jump in COVID-19 fatalities with over 4,000 deaths as cases surged by over 400,000 for the third day in a row.
Pakistan Fights Double Battle against COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Pakistan is a proverbial cakewalk because not many people turn up for immunization.
HRW Calls for Probe into Land Rights Activist Killing in Thailand
Non-profit Human Rights Watch (HRW) asked the Thai authorities on Saturday to investigate the killing of a land rights activist.
Vigil Held at Mexico City Metro Accident Site amid Demands for Justice
Hundreds of people gathered on Friday at the site of a deadly metro overpass accident in Mexico City to pay tribute to the 26 victims of the worst tragedy in the city since an earthquake in 2017.
At Least 27 Dead in Days of Anti-Government Protests in Colombia
At least 27 people have lost their lives in days of protests against proposed tax reform, Colombia human rights ombudsman and prosecutor’s office said Friday.
Protests Held in Bolivia against Colombia Police Brutality
Dozens of people held a demonstration near the Colombian embassy in La Paz to demand an end to the alleged brutal repression of protesters in Colombia, resisting a controversial fiscal reform by President Ivan Duque.
Migrant Family Separated at US Border Reunited after Nearly 4 Years
Keldy Mabel Gonzales had to wait three years, seven months and 12 days to be reunited with her sons after the family got caught up in now-former President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” for Central American migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
Adios, Global Warming
HiFast, Climate Collections - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: The post below updates the UAH record of air temperatures over land and ocean. But as an overview consider how recent rapid cooling has now completely overcome the warming from the last 3 El Ninos (1998, 2010 and 2016). The UAH record shows that the effects of the last one…
Is Liz Cheney The Future Of The Republican Party?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is seen during a news conference that followed an impeachment inquiry resolution vote at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 31, 2019.Washington Post photo by Matt McClain *Washington Post:* *Liz Cheney's effort to turn Republicans from Trump threatens her reelection and ambitions. She says it's only beginning* WASHINGTON - Rep. Liz Cheney had been arguing for months that Republicans had to face the truth about former president Donald Trump - that he had lied about the 2020 election result and bore responsibility for the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol - when the...
Stimulus Heaven: Here Are the Many Benefits Americans Could Qualify For
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Package, Americas* [image: Stimulus Package] Recent stimulus measures include a wide variety of benefits from plus-up payments to an expanded child tax credit to health care support through COBRA. *Key point: *There are many ways Americans can get federal support to help make ends meet. Do you qualify for one or more of these benefits? It now appears that $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks and “plus-up” payments aren’t the only cash windfalls to look forward to. According to the Internal Revenue Service, tax refunds on 2020 unemployment benefits are ...
Shell: What’s the Scam?
Michael West, Michael West - 2 hours ago
[image: what's the scam, energyaustralia] Shell paid more to consultants of its massive oil and gas business in Australia over the past two years than in paid in tax. What's the scam?
Cyberattack Forces Shutdown Of The Largest Gasoline Pipeline In The U.S.
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*CNBC:* *Ransomware attack forces shutdown of largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. * * Colonial Pipeline fell victim to a cybersecurity attack on Friday that involved ransomware, forcing it to temporarily shut down all pipeline operations. * Colonial transports nearly half of the East Coast’s fuel supply through a system that spans over 5,500 miles between Texas and New Jersey. * The pipeline transports gasoline, diesel, home heating oil and jet fuel. It also supplies the military. * Colonial said it has contacted law enforcement and other federal agencies and is working to r...
Britain's Best Battleship Was Sent to the Ocean Floor — By Japan
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *World War II, Asia Pacific* This defeat demonstrated that battleships could not hope to survive without support from aircraft, either from carriers or land bases. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * The *Prince of Wales* was dispatched to Singapore in order to counter the increasing Japanese threat to British possessions. It never came back. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink ...
Iraqi Air Base Hosting US Troops Targeted In Drone Attack Two Days After Rocket Attack
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
FILE - An aerial photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq, Dec. 29, 2019. *VOA: **Drone Attack Damages Hangar at US-Coalition Air Base in Iraq* CAIRO - At least one armed drone was shot down after attacking the Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq's Anbar province early Saturday morning, but inflicting no casualties to U.S.-led Coalition forces stationed at the base. There have been at least half-a-dozen attacks on U.S.-led coalition targets in recent weeks. Arab media showed video of a bulldozer clearing away rubble of a damaged han...
No Vaccine Passports in Texas! Medical Doctors Testify Before State Senate to Oppose Mandatory COVID Shots
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 3 hours ago
This past week the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs took testimony from Texas physicians regarding SB 1669: Stop Forced Vaccination and Vaccine Passports in Texas. SB 1669 was sponsored by Senator Bob Hall. Senator Bob Hall, in his opening statements at the Senate hearing this week stated: "The chief responsibility and Constitutional role of our government is to protect the rights of the individual. Employees can take off their helmets, masks, and uniforms at the end of the work day, but they cannot remove a vaccine." Dr. Richard Bartlett, Dr. Ben Edwards, Dr. Amy Offutt,...
No Vaccine Passports in Texas! Medical Doctors Testify Before State Senate to Oppose Mandatory COVID Shots
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 4 hours ago
This past week the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs took testimony from Texas physicians regarding SB 1669: Stop Forced Vaccination and Vaccine Passports in Texas. SB 1669 was sponsored by Senator Bob Hall. Senator Bob Hall, in his opening statements at the Senate hearing this week stated: "The chief responsibility and Constitutional role of our government is to protect the rights of the individual. Employees can take off their helmets, masks, and uniforms at the end of the work day, but they cannot remove a vaccine." Dr. Richard Bartlett, Dr. Ben Edwards, Dr. Amy Offutt,...
What if the Other Branches Cannibalized the U.S. Air Force?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Air Force, The Americas* The creation of the Air Force broke apart the organic unity of the Army. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The U.S. definitely needs air support, but that support could come in many forms. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * With the Iraq War over and the fighting in Afghanistan winding down, why does the United States ne...
Filing Your Taxes Early Can Help You Get That Stimulus Check
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *$1400 Stimulus, * As was the case with the first two rounds of direct federal stimulus payments, the IRS is sending official notices of confirmation of stimulus payment. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Distribution of the third round of stimulus payments is ongoing, with the IRS recently reporting that it has distributed approximately 163 million checks totaling roughly $384 billion to eligible Americans. Americans receiving their third-round stimulus payment of up to $1,400 should be on the lookout for an important letter (no, not that letter from the Presid...
How America’s War on North Korea Destroyed a Chinese Dynasty
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Asia* This is the tale of how the death of one man accorded high honor by North Korea may have changed the fate of China. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If Mao had wished to install Mao Anying as a successor, it is possible he might have succeeded. The Chinese Communist Party does not espouse hereditary rule as a principal, but Mao’s cult of personality was so great that when he grew unhappy with the reforms the party undertook in the 1960s, he single-handedly undermined them by launching the Cultural Revolution. War has brought a premature end to...
Plus-Up Payments: How You Could Qualify for More Stimulus Money
Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Trevor Filseth* *Plus-Up Stimulus, * As the last of the third stimulus checks are sent out, there is already intense debate over the efficacy of sending a fourth. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is also important to remember that these payments might take a while to arrive. The IRS has not issued a time frame for them; it is facing an acute staffing shortage, and has an enormous paper backlog. As part of President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the IRS has been sending out a third round of stimulus checks since early March. So far, roughly 160 million payments have be...
What to Do If Your Tax Return Doesn’t Show Up
Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Trevor Filseth* *Tax Refund 2020, * To track your refund, you’ll need your Social Security Number, your filing status, and your total refund amount, excluding cents. By entering all of these into the IRS’ “Where’s My Refund” tool, you will be given the status of your refund. Otherwise, you’ll get an error message. The final tax deadline, usually April 15th, has been moved back to May 17th for 2020 returns. If you haven’t sent in your 2020 taxes yet, you have roughly a week to get it in order. If this is impossible, never fear; it’s fairly easy to request an extension with the IR...
Russia's "Super Gun" Artillery: A Weapon to Be Feared
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russia, * It exists to destroy fortresses and hardened defensive positions *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The 2S4 has no equivalent in Western militaries. This is because its main task—destroying immobile, fortified strongpoints with its powerful shells—is typically performed by airstrikes using precision-guided munitions such as JDAMs. Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized armies. Mounted on light armored carriers and placed at the disposal of battalion commanders, such vehicles can deliver heavy and fast-responding in...
Russia's Cold War "Battleships" Live On
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Russian Navy, Eurasia* While they aren't true battleships, they function similarly to the real thing. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Moscow built these warships during the Cold War and they live on today. Here's what the Kirovs can do. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * In the 1970s, the Soviet Union embarked on a project to do what no navy h...
Pivotal State: Kenya Has a New Role to Play
Michael Rubin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *National Security, Africa* President Joe Biden should break with past practice of simply making an occasional visit to use Africa as a scenic backdrop to make empty promises and instead solidify ties with its pivotal states. It has become almost a cliché: Almost every U.S. administration promises renewed focus on Africa but then fails to deliver. President Bill Clinton undertook a ten-day trip to sub-Saharan Africa with great fanfare and promised, “the United States is ready to help you.” Speaking in Nigeria on Oct. 20, 1999, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright...
America and Its Allies are Unprepared for the Next Great War
Dakota Wood, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Dakota Wood* *Warfare, Americas* The U.S. military either has the size, readiness, and equipment it needs to win in war, or it doesn’t. The consequences, in either case, are extraordinary. Do the Biden administration and the Democratic majority in Congress believe that America’s major competitors are willing to wait for the United States to sort out its domestic problems before ensuring the country has a military capable of defending its interests? That’s the impression one gets from following the money. The administration has proposed a 1.7 percent increase in defense spendi...
Cha-Ching: The IRS Just Disbursed 1.1 Million More Stimulus Checks
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *IRS Stimulus, Americas* [image: IRS Stimulus] Many Americans have thier payments, but some folks are actually still waiting to recieve theirs. *Key point: *The IRS has been working overtime to get all the checks out. Here is how you can see if you got yours. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have confirmed in their latest press release that 1.1 million more $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks worth $2 billion have been issued as part of the eighth batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan. With this newest batch, the total number ...
Propaganda: Why Iranian Video Likes to Show Off Their Small Submarines
David Axe, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*David Axe* *Iranian Navy, Middle East* [image: Iranian Navy] Tehran knows its small navy is still capable of throwing some deadly punches. *Key Point*: Ships can still be sunk, even by tiny warships and submarines. Here is how Iran would defend its coastline. A few years back, a semi-official news agency in Iran circulated an old propaganda video depicting an Iranian navy submarine sinking a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier battle group. The video is ludicrous on its face. But the submarine that “stars” in the propaganda piece is a real vessel. And in the right circumstances it could...
Group Of French Air Force Pilots Face Legal Repercussions For Tying A Pilot To Pole At A Firing Range And Drop Bombs Around Him In A Hazing Incident
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
#CORSE 💣💀#Bizutage 👎dans l’#armée de l’air : les photos de la honte envers un #pilote affecté à la base aérienne 126 de #Solenzara le 27/3/2019. par @Mediapart https://t.co/ufwdyExy3g pic.twitter.com/Q71Vnq7oGu — Bᴀʜɪᴀғʟᴀ̂ɴᴇᴜʀ (@bahiaflaneur) May 7, 2021 *Sputnik: **Scandal in French Air Force as Pilots Tie Pilot to Pole at Firing Range and Drop Bombs Around Him* The French Penal Code punishes acts of hazing (‘bizutage’) with up to six months in prison and a 7,500 euro fine. Until recently, hazing had been seen as a ‘rite of passage’ symbolising a person’s integration into the...
A Chinese Airbase Between Hawaii And New Zealand?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Reuters: **China plans to revive strategic Pacific airstrip, Kiribati lawmaker says* SYDNEY (Reuters) -China has drawn up plans to upgrade an airstrip and bridge on one of Kiribati’s remote islands about 3,000km southwest of Hawaii, lawmakers told Reuters, in a bid to revive a site that hosted military aircraft during World War Two. The plans, which have not been made public, involve construction on the tiny island of Kanton (also spelled Canton), a coral atoll strategically located midway between Asia and the Americas. Kiribati opposition lawmaker Tessie Lambourne told Reute...
US Encirclement of China: A Progress Report
Land Destroyer, Land Destroyer - 4 hours ago
*May 9, 2021* (Brian Berletic - NEO) - Tensions between Washington and Beijing are not merely the recent results of former US President Donald Trump's time in office - but rather just the latest chapter in US efforts to contain China that stretch back decades. Indeed, US foreign policy has for decades admittedly aimed at encircling and containing China's rise and maintaining primacy over the Indo-Pacific region. The "Pentagon Papers" leaked in 1969 would admit in regards to the ongoing US war against Vietnam that: *…the February decision to bomb North Vietnam and the July appr...
In a small New Hampshire town, the 2020 election still rages
Sunfire, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Mail.com WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Meetings of the Windham Board of Selectmen are usually as sleepy as they sound — a handful of residents from... The post In a small New Hampshire town, the 2020 election still rages appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Washington Governor to Churches: Create ‘Vaccinated Sections’
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Anti-Empire – by Tristan Justice Washington Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Road to Recovery” plan includes mandating houses of worship and sports events require vaccine passport... The post Washington Governor to Churches: Create ‘Vaccinated Sections’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Ransomware attack shuts down largest gas pipeline in USA
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Citizen Free Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. energy company says a cyberattack forced it to temporarily halt all operations on a major pipeline that... The post Ransomware attack shuts down largest gas pipeline in USA appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
China Plans To Build Giant Wind Farm Next To USAF Base In Texas
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Texas lawmakers have launched an all-out effort to block a Chinese billionaire from building a massive wind farm near... The post China Plans To Build Giant Wind Farm Next To USAF Base In Texas appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
BRACE FOR IMPACT: “About to get much worse.”
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Ice Age Farmer May 7, 2021 We are staring down the barrel of a confluence of several scenarios–each of which individually is a significant, life-changing... The post BRACE FOR IMPACT: “About to get much worse.” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Furious motorist tries to single-handedly fight BLM protesters blocking traffic in Texas
Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
RT A Black Lives Matter protest in Texas resulted in a heated confrontation between a frustrated driver and a group of demonstrators blocking a road,... The post Furious motorist tries to single-handedly fight BLM protesters blocking traffic in Texas appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Russia Continues To Test Its New ICBM
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
The 208-ton weapon, officially called RS-28 Sarmat (pictured), is the biggest beast in Vladimir Putin's modernised nuclear arsenal, and is due to go into service in 2022 *Daily Mail: **Russia announces three tests of Putin's 'invincible' new hypersonic 'Satan 2' super nuke capable of wiping out an area the size of England and Wales* * Russia will carry out three tests of its intercontinental ballistic missile this year * The 208-ton weapon, called the RS-28 Sarmat, is due to go into service in 2022 * Three launches will be reportedly carried out as part of flight developme...
Kabul school bombing condemned by senior UN officials
Saturday’s deadly bombing outside a high school in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, has been condemned by leading UN officials. The attack led to the deaths of at least 30 people, including several schoolchildren. Read the full story, “Kabul school bombing condemned by senior UN officials”, on globalissues.org →
The United Nations remembers the dead of WWII
The Second World War had a profound impact on the international community, and established the conditions for the creation of the United Nations. This weekend marks the official remembrance of the tens of millions of civilians and soldiers who died during the conflict. Read the full story, “The United Nations remembers the dead of WWII”, on globalissues.org →
Musical Interlude: John Mellencamp, "Ain't That America"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *John Mellencamp, "Ain't That America"* What we once were...
‘Dark Moment in History’ as GMO Mosquitoes Released in Florida
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 4 hours ago
Children’s Health Defense – by Jake Johnson Environmentalists and Florida residents voiced concern and outrage last week as state government officials and the biotechnology giant... The post ‘Dark Moment in History’ as GMO Mosquitoes Released in Florida appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The strength and power of the Catholic Bishops
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 5 hours ago
The Catholic Bishops apparently don't have the power or desire to stop Uncle Joe from embarrassing the Church or receiving communion--they aren't as powerful as the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook who had no trouble shutting down a sitting U.S. President while spreading lies about him. Out of the $1.9 trillion stimulus (which we don't need) Uncle Joe is sending $467.8 billion off to help kill the unborn. And he is propped up by the party that denies Church teaching on marriage, religious freedom, sexuality and gender ideology. That's a lot more serious than mean tweets, don't you thi...
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
“NGC 253 is not only one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible, it is also one of the dustiest. Discovered in 1783 by Caroline Herschel in the constellation of Sculptor, NGC 253 lies only about ten million light-years distant. NGC 253 is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, the nearest group to our own Local Group of Galaxies. The dense dark dust accompanies a high star formation rate, giving NGC 253 the designation of starburst galaxy. Visible in the above photograph is the active central nucleus, also known to be a bright source of X-rays and gamma rays.” - http...
"The Time You Have Left..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
“The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now.” ~ Leo Babauta
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Coming Home"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*"Coming Home"* "When we are driving in the dark, on the long road to Provincetown, when we are weary, when the buildings and the scrub pines lose their familiar look, I imagine us rising from the speeding car. I imagine us seeing everything from another place - the top of one of the pale dunes, or the deep and nameless fields of the sea. And what we see is a world that cannot cherish us, but which we cherish. And what we see is our life moving like that along the dark edges of everything, headlights sweeping the blackness, believing in a thousand fragile and unprovable things. Looking ou...
Barrage of Doom: Meet the Russian TOS-1 “Missile Organ”
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russian Army, Europe* [image: Russian Army] These powerful mobile units can bring an intense amount of rockets down upon an enemy. *Key point: *The TOS-1 is combat-tested and is feared by Russia's enemies. Here is how it has been used and why it such a danger. The TOS-1 *Buratino *is a unique Russian self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) that has seen action in global hotspots like Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq and Syria. Like the enormous 240-millimeter 2S4 self-propelled mortar, the TOS-1’s specialty is obliterating heavily fortified positions...
One Special Group in Florida Is Getting Its Own Round of Stimulus Checks
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, Americas* DeSantis announced that the first responders will receive a one-time payment of $1,000. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The governor had first called for such bonuses back in March. In order to pay for the program, $208 million has been allocated from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Stimulus checks, since they began rolling out at the start of the pandemic last year, have mostly been distributed at the federal level. There are a few exceptions, such as California’s Golden State Stimulus, which has gone out mostly to...
This Prospect for a U.S.-China War is the Stuff of Nightmares
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *China, Asia* We asked a military expert to dream up a U.S.-China war. We wish we hadn't. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: Fifteen years ago, the only answers to “How would a war between the People’s Republic of China and the United States start?” involved disputes over Taiwan or North Korea. This has changed. The United States and China are inextricably locked in the Pacific Rim’s system of international trade. Some argue that this makes war impossible, but then while some believed World War I inevitable, but others similarly thought it impossible. In this a...
Rosa Koire: Covid Further Unmasks the "Green" Agenda That Walks Us Into Fascistic Totalitarianism (Loving Our Servitude)
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 5 hours ago
* Very long term readers may recall my featuring of Rosa Koire previously- In relation to the contrived man made global warming,* *rebranded* to *climate change*,* rebranded *to *"climate emergency"* *Repeated rebranding speaks of failing belief, falling sales and/or a need for re-invigoration of an old stale idea or product.* - COVID-19: Pretext for widespread surveillance. Widespread Surveillance = Medical Martial Law Covid and "climate change" have always walked alongside one another. The pandemic has *groomed** (**Prepare. primed or trained (Individuals, groups, socie...
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CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. Thanks for stopping by!

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