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musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
The lies are like a loose string in a woven fabric“Always tell the truth as you don’t have to remember as much,” said a voicemail greeting from an old friend. His greeting spoke volumes to me when I first heard it. He would alter his greeting at work on a … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
El Salvador approves the use of Bitcoin as an exchange currencyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, with a pro-government majority, approved on Tuesday the Bitcoin Law, which will allow the legal course of this cryptocurrency, making the Central American country the first in the world to recognize this crypto asset as a legal currency of exchange. The initiative, which only […] The post El Salvador approves the use of Bitcoin as an exchange currency appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
MoD report urges embrace of human augmentation to fully exploit drones and AI for warfightingThe MoD’s internal think-tank, the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) along with the German Bundeswehr Office for Defence Planning (BODP) has published a disturbing new report urging greater investigation of – and investment in – human augmentation for military purposes. The following is a brief summary of the 100+ page document with short comment at the end. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo Poised to Write a New Chapter in Peru’s History8 June 2021 — MintPress News In a cliffhanger of an election with a huge urban-rural and class divide, it appears that the rural teacher, farmer and union leader is about to make history by defeating–by less than one percent–powerful far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori. by Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores With his wide-brimmed peasant hat … Continue reading Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo Poised to Write a New Chapter in Peru’s History read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Run to the Bank Now: Automatic Stimulus Checks Could Be Coming Soon*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] If Congress ever green-lights such a bill, that would mean millions of Americans would be on the receiving end of automatic stimulus payments that will be directly deposited into their respective bank accounts. For those who haven’t been keeping count, know that nearly $400 billion has already been disbursed as part of the current third round of coronavirus stimulus checks under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. A massive amount for sure, but there are still plenty of cash-strapped Americans who are dema... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago
DEMOCRATIC OFFICEHOLDERS ARE FECKLESS BECAUSE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS ARE NAIVEDemocrats in D.C. appear paralyzed right now -- they're engaged in futile attempts to negotiate a bipartisan infrastructure bill while they're unable to pass election reforms because of Joe Manchin's opposition to their main reform bill and because of his insistence, along with Kyrsten Sinema, on preserving the filibuster. What's wrong with Democrats? Why don't they fight harder? Why do they always try to appease obstructionists? They do it because many of their voters insist. A commenter directs me to this story from NBC's Sahil Kapur: New focus groups conducted by a prominent Dem... read more
Penny for your thoughts15 hours ago
How To Properly Promote/Sell a Pandemic (Marketing through the media etc.,)*Before the featured video be sure to check out two quick news items posted here today:* - Hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 likely overcounted (by nearly 50%) Stanford researchers report - California County Overcounted it's Covid Death Rates- Shaved 25% off the Top hattip gimleteye Gimlet EyeJune 8, 2021 at 12:02 PM Penny, do you remember the enlightening talk by a Belgian chap on 'How to Sell a Pandemic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjxHoUyiAM8 full- https://eswi.org/eswi-tv/marc-van-ranst-communication-and-public-engagement * Pandemic* Influenza *Stak... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Help, Joe Biden: The Student Loan Debt Freeze Ends In September*Eli Fuhrman* *Student Loan Debt, * The potential end of the student loan repayment freeze is a very daunting prospect for those who hold student loan debt. Most adults in the United States have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and as a result, a sense of normalcy is beginning to return. Sixty-six percent of respondents in a recent survey indicated that their lives have at least partially returned to normal. But with this return to normalcy comes a harsh reality: the return to business as usual comes with the impending resumption of student loan repayments. ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
China Will Try Just about Anything to Track U.S. Submarines*Michael Peck* *Submarines, Asia* Lasers, magnets, and drones are part of the effort. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U.S. Navy should beware. China is making great efforts to detect U.S. submarines. Scientists at a Chinese research institute say they developed an airborne laser that might eventually detect hostile subs even at great depths. Meanwhile, scientists at another institute also claim to have developed a magnetic detection device that might spot subs. Researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics say they have tested lasers that can detect obje... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The Great Equalizer: Meet Russia's Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile*Caleb Larson* *Hypersonic Missiles, Eurasia* Launching submarine-based hypersonic missiles is a potent ability. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Two advanced systems are coming together in a potent new way. Russia is testing hypersonic cruise missiles—and launching them underwater from submarines. *Delay, Delay, Delay* Russia is planning to launch its hypersonic Zircon anti-ship missile from underwater at some point this year, though the launch date seems to have been pushed back at least once. The Russian state-owned Tass news agency quoted a Russian defense industry source... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
$8,000 Stimulus Check? The Story of the Real 'Fourth Stimulus Check'*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Check Update, * Just as the IRS prepares to issue the monthly child tax credit payments that will start going out in July, some parents are looking to get additional coronavirus relief through the child and dependent care credits featured in the American Rescue Plan. Just as the IRS prepares to issue the monthly child tax credit payments that will start going out in July, some parents are looking to get additional coronavirus relief through the child and dependent care credits featured in the American Rescue Plan. The care credits allow parents to cla... read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
Fermi’s Other ParadoxListen to a reading of “Fermi’s Other Paradox”: In the summer of 1950, four nuclear physicists were walking to lunch from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Their names were Emil Konopinski, Herbert York, Edward Teller, and Enrico Fermi. One of them was […] read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayVirus update: • Africa faces vaccine shortage as cases rise. • U.S. unlikely to meet Biden's July 4 vaccine goal. • U.S. reviewing theory COVID-19 came from a Chinese lab. • U.N. urges action on AIDS, says COVID-19 hurt progress. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/yZp0LlXyen — The Associated Press (@AP) June 9, 2021 Peruvian socialist candidate Pedro Castillo held on to a narrow lead in the country’s runoff presidential election, as tensions rose over contested ballots and accusations of fraud, which sparked protests outside the elections office https://t.co/YJILnFUbSq — Reuters (@Reu... read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
NZ Doctor: “I’ve been assured that if I shut up, I won’t lose my job … As a doctor, I took an oath to protect my patients, to always do my best for them, and to ‘first, do no harm’ “From kti.org.nz Shut up – or else! Doctor warned to keep quiet or face disciplinary action “The medical council sent a letter out yesterday to all [NZ] doctors telling them that they are expected to take the injection as a professional requirement, as the best way to stop COVID rampaging through NZ (despite the awkward … Continue reading NZ Doctor: “I’ve been assured that if I shut up, I won’t lose my job … As a doctor, I took an oath to protect my patients, to always do my best for them, and to ‘first, do no harm’ “ → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
Other headlinesMASSIVE BLEEDING IN WOMEN – ERECTILE PROBLEMS IN MEN. WHAT IS THE INJECTION DOING TO HUMANITY? There is an alternative Pentagon team reveals Covid-19-detecting chip that can be implanted in the body Covid: Secret filming exposes contamination risk at test results lab https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56556806 read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
“I think we should go with a good old fashioned public health scare” – The Simpsons right in plain sightPredictive programming. Remarkable similarity isn’t it to what we see unfolding now? read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
Genetically engineered ‘Magneto’ protein remotely controls brain and behaviourFrom theguardian.com “Badass” new method uses a magnetised protein to activate brain cells rapidly, reversibly, and non-invasivelyMo Costandi@mocost Researchers in the United States have developed a new method for controlling the brain circuits associated with complex animal behaviours, using genetic engineering to create a magnetised protein that activates specific groups of nerve cells from a … Continue reading Genetically engineered ‘Magneto’ protein remotely controls brain and behaviour → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
The purpose of the magnetism in the VX revealed (Dr Jane Ruby)Yes, this is definitely getting beyond the pale, stick with it though. If anything right now those who are perpetrating this heinous scenario will desperately want you to think it is conspiracy. I assure you it is not. Read the links, the research, look carefully yourself. Don’t just dismiss it. (EWR) Magnetism INTENTIONALLY Added to … Continue reading The purpose of the magnetism in the VX revealed (Dr Jane Ruby) → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
Editorial: my story of potential exposure to spike proteins via shedding from “vaccinated” people, and the potential suramin, shikimic acid, pine needle tea cure and prophylaxis (The Covid Blog)From thecovidblog.com NOTE: Nothing in this article is medical advice or recommendations, and is not to be construed as such. This article is a personal experience and is to be used solely for informational purposes. There are no links to any products mentioned herein. WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — One of the most-read articles on … Continue reading Editorial: my story of potential exposure to spike proteins via shedding from “vaccinated” people, and the potential suramin, shikimic acid, pine needle tea cure and prophylaxis (The Covid Blog) → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch15 hours ago
The Truth About Social DistancingFrom NZ Dr Sam Bailey. Listen at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf6yBeXmzCo Dr. Sam Bailey 244K subscribers Dr Sam talks about the evidence for social distancing and physical distancing. What is the evidence for wearing a face mask to prevent COVID-19? read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Beckwith on LemonThe Law and Liberty blog has published my response to an essay by Prof. Francis Beckwith, who blames the leading Establishment Clause case, Lemon v. Kurtzman, for institutionalizing a governmental preference for secularism and hostility toward religion. I respond that Lemon’s terms are too vague for it to have done any of that. The test is so mushy that it could have no effect unless supplemented by unstated premises. The premises that drove the Court in that decision have appropriately abandoned, but the *Lemon* test had nothing to do with it. read more
Penny for your thoughts16 hours ago
Hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 likely overcounted (by nearly 50%) Stanford researchers report- California County Overcounted it's Covid Death Rates- Shaved 25% off the Top *Link * The number of c*hildren hospitalized because of COVID-19 is likely much lower than reported, according *to a new study from Stanford University researchers. “*Our goal is to make sure we have accurate data *on how sick children are getting,” Dr. Alan Schroeder, a co-author of the report and a pediatric critical care researcher at Stanford, told *USA Today*. “If we rely on hospitals’ positive SARS-CoV-2 test results,* we are inflating by about twofold the actual risk of hospitalizati... read more
Penny for your thoughts16 hours ago
California County Overcounted it's Covid Death Rates- Shaved 25% off the Top* Surely this isn't the only place this occurred. Anyone who has functioning brain material knows this went on..... everywhere* *Link* *A California county is revising its COVID-19 death total after a review found that a quarter of the deaths that were attributed to COVID-19 were not caused by the disease.* *At issue was the definition the county was using to count COVID-19 deaths, requiring only that a patient tested positive for the virus when they died, even if they did not die as a direct result of the virus. In one such case, a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and die... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog16 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Plant-based eaters are less likely to get severe COVID: study says Fauci warns dangerous Indian COVID variant could become dominant in US Alaska Native Corporation to Protect Its Land, Dealing Blow to Massive Gold Mine Project Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial Digital Yuan May Prove Hong Kong Dollar's Cousin Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public placesCIA Seeks New Approach in Afghanistan Federal prosecutors subpoenaed material related to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's book on handling the COVID-19 crisis, report ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
New Stimulus Check Update: One State Is Giving A Special Group a 'Fourth' Check*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus Money] In March 2021, as Florida’s budget was being negotiated, the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, proposed a one-time payment of $1000 to Florida’s most deserving citizens: teachers, first responders, and other public safety officers, who he argued had played a critical role in reopening the state. In March 2021, as Florida’s budget was being negotiated, the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, proposed a one-time payment of $1000 to Florida’s most deserving citizens: teachers, first responders, and other public safety ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Mark Your Calendars: Child Tax Credit Payments Are Coming*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * Here are the official dates, per the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced the official dates of when eligible Americans can get their hands on the expanded child tax credits under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Widely seen as a smaller version of recurring coronavirus stimulus checks till the end of the year, these potentially sizeable credits will head out to nearly forty million families starting on July 15. Then the following payments are slated to be made on August 13, September 15, October 15, November 15, and ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Will China’s Jin-Class Submarine Rival America's Emerging Columbia-Class?*Kris Osborn* *Submarines, Asia* By any estimation, the Jin-class could easily hold the continental U.S. at great risk. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The future of submarine warfare is upon us. While it is likely little known about the exact technological make-up of the emerging Chinese Jin-class SSBN, it might not rival the emerging U.S. Columbia-class submarine. After all, the new, now-in-development Columbia class may be the quietest undersea boat ever to exist. It uses a quiet, efficient electric-drive and a differently configured X-shaped stern, among other technologies. ... read more
AGE OF AUTISM15 hours ago
Today! Hartford, CT Medical Rights Rally[image: 2152B7B3-4DB3-41C9-9842-388BEE3F8082] read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Bill C-10 and the future of Canadian content in broadcasting, on the internetMaureen Parker has put in a dozen years of “prep and work and lobbying and money, and sweat and tears” in an effort to get the federal government to regulate streaming services and ensure they help fund Canadian content. And now she’s worried that goal may slip away. Parker is the long-time executive director of […] read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Peru's presidential candidate Pedro Castillo gestures to supporters the day after a run-off election, in Lima, Peru, June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Peru presidential run-off still too close to call* (Reuters). read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Donald Duck: A Quack CheckDonald Duck made his debut on June 9, 1934. read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Five Little Indians: calling Canadians to accountSpurred by reports about the remains of Indigenous children found on the grounds of a former Indian Residential School in BC and the search for graves on the site of the now demolished Shubenacadie Indian Residential School in Nova Scotia, childhood memories have weighed on my mind. For instance, as a 1960s Black girl growing […] read more
Modern Tokyo Times16 hours ago
IOC announces Refugee Team to compete in Tokyo despite Japan being anti-refugeeIOC announces Refugee Team to compete in Tokyo despite Japan being anti-refugee Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In the modern political world, everything is about grand statements. The same applies to countless corporations and sporting organizations. Yet, the real world is very different. Hence, the announcement by the International Olympic Committee […] The post IOC announces Refugee Team to compete in Tokyo despite Japan being anti-refugee first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Everyday Life and the Ecological Crisis of CapitalismWhen it was first published in German in 2017, Ulrich Brand’s and Markus Wissen’s book The Imperial Mode of Living attracted widespread attention and was discussed in mainstream media, while, at the same time, fueling an intense debate within the German academic left. The multiple reactions were not by chance; they were the result of the provocative and innovative nature of the book. The authors claim that the dominant mode of living in the Global North, to a large extent, depends on the exploitation of people and natural resources in the Global South. Or put differently, the fact t... read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Dan Cohen on the Israeli Operatives Behind some of Colombia’s Most Violent Death SquadsAlthough on opposite sides of the world from each other, Colombia and Israel have much in common. Among other similarities, they are both key outposts of U.S. power in their regions, helping make their neighborhood safe for American businesses and American profits. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
The Telegraph – Israel’s Green Pass system: A stark warning to the UKIsraelis had every reason to be optimistic – we were the first country in the world to achieve mass vaccination against Covid-19 and, thus, “normality” seemed within reach. Alas, a digital vaccination ID called the “Green Pass” was introduced as a prerequisite for returning to normal life. The Israeli Ministry of Health used two reasons to justify the need for this Green Pass: first, to enable and expedite the reopening of businesses by creating safe “green spaces” only for vaccinated individuals and, second, to pressure those hesitating to get the jab. read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Park name changes, parking for free, roadside memorials, and more: Halifax council roundupCornwallis Park is now officially Peace and Friendship Park. Halifax regional council voted unanimously in favour of the staff recommendation to rename the park on Tuesday. The motion also starts a public consultation process to choose a new name for Cornwallis Street. Councillors tacked on an amendment too, looking to create a process for future […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man17 hours ago
I've had days like that...
From Stephan Pastis, a couple of days ago. Click the image to be taken to a larger view at the cartoon's Web page. Some days they can just give me the entire carafe - and for Old NFO, whose taste for "real Navy coffee" is legendary, they can give him the urn! Peter read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville17 hours ago
Pottersville Digest
(That's kind of like throwing out a really bellicose baby and keeping bath water swimming with STDs.) ------------------------------ "Like the Swiss Army Knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment." I know of no one who uses their Swiss Army knife for home defense let alone homeland defense. But, what do you expect from a Bush appointee? ------------------------------ Oh, the flop sweat was strong with this lot. ------------------------------ When Tangerine Hitler was on his way to North Carolina ... read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
IWK chief of psychiatry: Distress calls, eating disorders up, but no overall changes in admission ratesThe Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. With the exception of a consistent number of patients presenting with eating disorders, the region’s largest children’s hospital isn’t seeing any alarming pandemic-related mental health trends despite a 15% increase in “distress visits” so far this year. […] read more
Climatism17 hours ago
University of East Anglia ‘Climategate’ scandal to be turned into filmHere’s the BBC to tell us it wasn’t a scandal after all, as the scientists who admitted behaving badly by ignoring Freedom of Information requests, … University of East Anglia ‘Climategate’ scandal to be turned into film read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Washington state marijuana growers fear hemp-derived THC could put them out of businessWashington state marijuana growers are concerned that, without a change to state laws, their businesses could be severely hamstrung by federally legal hemp. At issue is hemp-derived CBD being converted into delta-8 THC – and even delta-9 THC, the molecule more commonly found in marijuana – then sold as licensed, regulated marijuana products. The main […] Washington state marijuana growers fear hemp-derived THC could put them out of business is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Uruguay reports Covid vaccine reduces deaths and ICU admissions by over 90%RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Covid-19-related intensive care admissions and deaths have been reduced by over 90% in Uruguay's general population who have taken both doses of the CoronaVac and Pfizer vaccines, a report released by the government on Tuesday stated. The country, with a population of 3.5 million, has been conducting a successful vaccination […] The post Uruguay reports Covid vaccine reduces deaths and ICU admissions by over 90% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science18 hours ago
What Does It Say About Climate Change?“Across the region, 90-degree days are occurring earlier and more often. The historical average has nearly doubled. What does this say about climate change?” 8:35 AM · Jun 8, 2021 It says that newspapers lie about climate constantly. From 1971-2000, … Continue reading → read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 6/9/2021The National Interest17 hours ago
That New 'Stimulus Check': The IRS Will Send You a Letter If You Qualify*Eli Fuhrman* *Taxes, Americas* The IRS is also planning to open two online portals on July 1 that will provide potential Child Tax Credit recipients with some helpful tools. The Internal Revenue Service announced earlier this week that it had begun sending letters to more than thirty-six million American families who may be eligible to receive Child Tax Credit payments based on information on file with the agency. The IRS has made determinations of eligibility based on 2020 tax returns or, when those are not available, 2019 tax returns or information provided by those who do not... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Child Tax Credit: What Will You Do With a $3,600 Stimulus Payment?*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Payment, * The payments will be made in installments, from July through December. In order to get the money, filers will only have to file their tax return. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Some Democrats in Congress, led by House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal of Massachusetts, have called for the expanded child tax credit to be made permanent, although it’s not clear whether the votes are there in Congress for such a move. The $1,400 stimulus payments from the American Rescue Plan Act are nearly finished being distributed. And even though an ... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Beware: America Should Not Underestimate Iran's Navy*Sebastien Roblin* *Iran, Middle East* Tehran has long planned for a defensive naval war in the Persian Gulf. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Iranian boats may remain far from the cutting edge of design, but they could still prove dangerous adversaries in the confined and shallow waters of the Persian Gulf. The Iranian military has long planned for a defensive naval war in the Persian Gulf, in which it would leverage its large fleet of fast attack boats toting antiship missiles to launch swarming hit-and-run attacks on adversaries in along Persian Gulf, with the ultimate goal of ... read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
Acetaminophen & ASDStorms wiped out wifi here in CT. Posting from my phone! As the world bows to J& J, King Tylenol, we know better. Read more at Safeminds: HERE. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill authorizing medical cultivation of cannabisRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The bill authorizing the legalization of controlled cultivation of cannabis sativa in Brazil for medicinal and scientific purposes was passed on Tuesday, June 8, by the Chamber of Deputies. The text was being processed by a special committee established to analyze Bill 399/15, in conclusive terms. The text was then […] The post Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill authorizing medical cultivation of cannabis appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Social psychology in the age of retractionWe’re pleased to present an excerpt from chapter 10, “The Replication Crisis,” of Augustine Brannigan’s The Use and Misuse of the Experimental Method in Social Psychology (Routledge 2021), with permission from the publisher. Contemporary social psychology has been seized over the past years by a loss of credibility and self-confidence associated with scientific fraud and … Continue reading Social psychology in the age of retraction read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
U.S. Southwest, Already Parched, Sees ‘Virtual Water’ Drain AbroadAs the Colorado River Basin enters yet another year of drought, global companies are worsening the water crisis. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
The Climate CensorsBy Paul Homewood John Stossel on the Facebook climate sensors. Please circulate this on Facebook, who clearly wish to suppress the truth: read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Who Actually Dropped the Bomb on Hiroshima?*Warfare History Network* *History, * General Paul Tibbets made one of the most consequential decisions asked of any person throughout the history of humanity. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *He is, and for all of his adult life has been, a most remarkable man. Today, in his nineties, he is still a handsome man. He has a full head of silver hair. His gaze, even with the heavied lids of age, is intense. He does look like an old man, but not a 90-year-old man. His walk has slowed, but he remains erect and dignified. Only his hearing betrays him: He is as close to stone deaf a... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The American Expeditionary Force Were Major Heroes During WWI*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Under the command of John J. Pershing, the AEF more than left its mark on the war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the end, Pershing had defeated not only the Germans, but also the Allied commanders who had tried so hard to erase the independence of American units that fought on the Western Front. As the fateful day drew to a close, the exhausted soldiers of the German 25th and 82nd Reserve Divisions huddled in their trenches. It was May 30, 1918, and for the past two days the Germans had battled elements of the American 1st Di... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Soviet Sharpshooters Gave the Germans Hell on Earth*Warfare History Network* *History, * Sniper Valsily Zaytsev killed an estimated 400 Germans. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Several Soviet snipers each had over one hundred confirmed kills. Captain Valsily Zaytsev was the Soviet Union’s most famous sniper, killing an estimated 400 Germans, but other snipers also racked up impressive numbers. Sergeant Nikolai Turtsev killed 135 Germans, Sergeant Mikhail Markovichenko killed 210 Germans and damaged two tanks, and Sergeant Fedor Pekov killed 344 Germans. They would all take time off from the front lines to teach the tactics... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil’s vehicle production soars 347.6% in May – ANFAVEARIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Automakers manufactured 192,800 vehicles in May, compared to 3,900 units assembled in the same period in 2020, when the pandemic paralyzed operations. Vehicle production in Brazil surged 347.6% in May, compared to the same period in 2020. Automakers operating in Brazil produced 192,800 vehicles in May, compared to 3,900 units […] The post Brazil’s vehicle production soars 347.6% in May – ANFAVEA appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
US Taxpayer-Debt Gifted $80 Million+ to Bill Gates’ TerraPower for an Ultra-Dangerous Sodium Cooled Nuclear Reactor Project; Biden Wants to Give Him MoreSodium (Natrium) is highly reactive. It combusts upon contact with air, and reacts violently with water. Nuclear and sodium are … Continue reading → read more
CFACT18 hours ago
Dutch court gets climate science wrongThe Dutch Court is using very bad science to make very bad law. Let's hope the Court of Appeals shuts down this silly effort. The post Dutch court gets climate science wrong appeared first on CFACT. read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
The Death of IRIS KhargSatellite footage shows the Iranian UNREP ship Kharg, lying on its starboard side in shallow water near Jansk in the Gulf of Oman, with the bottom of the hull above water, and with much of the hull, port bridge wing, helo hangar, and flight deck visible from above. It burned and sank in […] The post The Death of IRIS Kharg appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Organizing Notes19 hours ago
History lesson: NATO broke Yugoslavia to bitsA very important video regarding the breakup of Yugoslavia. Retired Brigadier-General Pierre Marine Gallois of the French Army on the destruction of Yugoslavia, demonization of the Serbs and western interests behind it (primarily German and American). Understand this and you will know the present world order. What happened, how it happened, the interests, motives etc. Here is one commentator on the Internet whose words make sense in this regard. He wrote: It was not natural ethnic rivalry which broke up YugoSlavia, it was heavy armaments of NATZO, the armed wing of Anglo-Zi... read more
Mining Awareness +19 hours ago
Kamala Harris Laughed When Asked Why She Hasn’t Been to the US-Mexican Border, and Replied: “I Haven’t Been to Europe Either”Kamala Harris went to Guatemala, but has not visited the US Mexican border to see the border crisis first hand. … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
MERCOSUR detrimental to Brazil in past decades – Economy MinisterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy took part in an international conference. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes on Tuesday, June 8, said that MERCOSUR membership has been detrimental to Brazil. In his opinion, membership to the bloc has halted the country's market expansion. "Being united [in MERCOSUR] has damaged Brazil in the past […] The post MERCOSUR detrimental to Brazil in past decades – Economy Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Mining Awareness +19 hours ago
Blinken’s Excuses For Waiving Sanctions on Russian Nord Stream Pipeline Make No Sense – US Sen. JohnsonSen. Johnson Presses Secretary Blinken on Biden Foreign Policy Weaknesses June 8, 2021 WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron … Continue reading → read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
The 21st Century Nuclear Arms RaceNEW YORK, Jun 09 (IPS) - A new report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)—focusing on nuclear weapons spending—following on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists recent decision that their Doomsday Clock should be set as close as it has ever been to nuclear catastrophe, should serve as a wake up calls for humanity. Read the full story, “The 21st Century Nuclear Arms Race”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Graveyard of Empires: Soviet Failure in Afghanistan*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* Similar to the United States years later, the Soviets grossly underestimated native resistance. *Key Point: *After the Soviets’ massive firepower overwhelmed them, the mujahideen retreated into the mountains along the Afghan border and switched to guerrilla-style tactics. The Soviets followed. In late 1979, the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan was torn apart by a civil war pitting the weak Communist government of Hafizullah Amin against several moderate and fundamentalist Muslim rebel armies. The war had been brought about by A... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Get To the Choppa': The Origins of Helicopters*Warfare History Network* *History, * The early prototypes required significant trial and error. *Key Point*: The Army ordered 15 XR-4 models for development. Another 14 XR-4s followed in January 1943. Later that same year a production contract for 100 R-4Bs was issued by the U.S. Army Air Forces. On September 14, 1939, Igor Sikorsky attained stability and control with the initial flight of an open cockpit test bed known as the VS-300. Thus, Sikorsky introduced to the world the first working single rotor helicopter and fostered the basic design for rotary wing aircraft that has e... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Gol buys MAP, Brazil’s 5th largest airline, for US$5.5 millionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Gol (GOLL4) has bought MAP Linhas Aéreas, considered the 5th largest airline in Brazil, in a R$28 (US$5.5) million deal, according to a notice sent to the market on Tuesday, June 8. According to the disclosure, the payment will be made in 100,000 shares at R$28 per unit and R$25 […] The post Gol buys MAP, Brazil’s 5th largest airline, for US$5.5 million appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Stranger in a Strange Land19 hours ago
Cíl Evoluce - Pohled M.N. Hopkinse
*Cílem evoluce je spojit naše lidství s božstvím. Naše lidství bylo stvořeno tak, aby bylo postupně aktualizováno a pozvedáno, aby byla zachována rovnováha v lidské bytosti. Postupem času bude Božské v lidském systému trvale integrováno. Ani lidský, ani božský prvek nebude mít nadvládu nad tím druhým. Lidstvo i Božské budou integrovány a budou spolupracovat ve svobodě. Ani jeden z nich nemůže plně vnucovat svou vůli druhému, protože hnací silou evoluce je to, co je nejlepší v rámci lidského systému smíchaného s Božským vědomím nebo do něj integrovaného. Je to vzájemná dohod... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land19 hours ago
Cieľ Evolúcie - Pohľad M.N. Hopkinsa
*Cieľom evolúcie je integrovať našu ľudskosť s božstvom. Naše ľudstvo bolo stvorené na to, aby sa postupne aktualizovalo a pozdvihovalo, aby sa v ľudskej bytosti udržala rovnováha. Časom sa Božské natrvalo integruje do ľudského systému. Ani ľudské, ani Božské nebude mať prevahu nad tým druhým. Ľudstvo aj Božstvo budú integrované a budú spolupracovať v slobode. Ani jeden z nich nemôže plne vnucovať svoju vôľu druhému, pretože to, čo poháňa evolúciu, je to, čo je najlepšie v rámci ľudského systému zmiešaného s Božským vedomím alebo integrovaného do neho. Je to vzájomná dohoda... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Unstoppable Leadership of Eisenhower and MacArthur*Warfare History Network* *History, * Both generals will go down in history as each having successful, yet unique, leadership qualities. *Key Point*: “I studied dramatics under him for five years in Washington and four years in the Philippines.” Two of America’s most famous senior commanders to emerge from World War II were Generals of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Dwight D. Eisenhower. These officers were largely responsible for command decisions that resulted in Allied victories in the South Pacific and in Europe. While both are rightly regarded as victors, their personaliti... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Meet the 5 Greatest Submarines of the Cold War*Robert Farley* *Submarines, World* Many of the boats designed and built during the Cold War remain in service today. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The basic design concepts of Cold War submarines were, fortunately, never tested in direct combat. History’s three great submarine campaigns include the First Battle of the Atlantic, the Second Battle of the Atlantic, and the US Navy’s (USN) war against Japanese commerce in World War II. The contestants fought these campaigns through asymmetrical means, with submarines doing battle against aircraft and surface escorts. But the gre... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
No More Stimulus Checks. No More Extra Unemployment: What Happens Now?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Unemployment Benefits, * Data have indicated millions of Americans are utilizing unemployment benefits to make ends meet. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Moreover, it appears that the U.S. economy is continuing to gain momentum. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring accelerated last month, with employers adding nearly five hundred sixty thousand jobs, double the previous month’s gains. The unemployment rate also fell from 6.1 percent to 5.8 percent. They may not be seen as traditional coronavirus stimulus checks, but federal enhanced jobless be... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Nuclear Nightmare: In 1985, the Carrier USS Enterprise Collided With an Island*Steve Weintz* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* The drowned island tore a sixty-foot-long gash in the side of the Enterprise’s torpedo-resistant hull. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The sea tale of the Ship and the Rock is a caution for all good sailors. Spend some time with Google Earth, an atlas or a globe and you will see that California, for peoples used to the Atlantic, was indeed the far side of the world well into the nineteenth century. What is now one of the most populated, navalized coastlines on Earth remained poorly known even to mariners. Somehow such mystery lingers... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Crisis closes 40% of Brazil’s “pay-by-weight” restaurantsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants (ABRASEL) estimates that 40% of "pay-by-weight" restaurants have closed down in the country due to the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Brazil formerly boasted some 200,000 such establishments, and the current estimate is that this figure has plunged to 120,000. In […] The post Crisis closes 40% of Brazil’s “pay-by-weight” restaurants appeared first on The Rio Times.
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