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UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World28 minutes ago
'Mismanaged to death': Mexico opens up sole vaquita habitat to fishingUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World28 minutes ago
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The Glasgow shipwreck laden with beer that has divers sinking to new depths for a swallyThe Rio Times28 minutes ago
Majority of dividends distributed by listed companies in Brazil are concentrated in just 24 companies -surveyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than 75% of the value of dividends and IOC (interest on equity) distributed by listed companies in 2020 was paid by only 24 companies. The proceeds of these companies amount to about R$100.7 (US$19.6) billion, according to Economática data analyzed by FGV. "This shows how concentrated our market is. […] The post Majority of dividends distributed by listed companies in Brazil are concentrated in just 24 companies -survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest31 minutes ago
Russia Has Made a World-Destroying Nuclear Cruise Missile*Michael Peck* *Russia, Russia* The problem is what is called “nuclear entanglement,” when the lines between conventional and nuclear weapons become blurred. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Whether any nation would risk nuclear war by going after an opponent's strategic weapons is a valid question. But so is this: how many leaders want to be the first to employ nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack? We can't know for sure what was on Vladimir Putin's mind last week when he boasted of Russia developing an “invincible” nuclear-powered cruise missile, a nuclear ... read more
The National Interest31 minutes ago
North Korean Nukes? The U.S. Army Has a Plan to Deal With Them.*Michael Peck* *North Korea, Asia* But could it destroy them all? *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Army places special emphasis on reconnaissance and intelligence collection to identify WMD sites. In 2017, the Pentagon released a new manual that lays out how the United States might destroy North Korea’s nukes. Army Techniques Publication No. 3-90.40, “Combined Arms Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction,” explains U.S. doctrine for neutralizing WMDs. The guidelines focus on the nuts and bolts of counter-WMD combined-arms operations by brigade combat teams, or BCTs. In other w... read more
The Rio Times47 minutes ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Monday, July 19, 2021LIVE EVENT - RIO DE JANEIRO: Samba do Trabalhador (Andaraí) – Every Monday, the traditional roda of Samba do Trabalhador happens at the Renascença Clube. Run by the renowned musician Moacyr Luz, Samba do Trabalhador starts at 4:30 PM. Due to the pandemic restrictions, Renascença Clube is working with limited capacity. Renascença Clube – Rua […] The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Monday, July 19, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times59 minutes ago
Indigenous back new armed civilian self-defense group in the Mexican state of ChiapasRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Thousands of indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal people from Pantelho gathered this Sunday to show their support for the new group of armed civilians “Los Machetes” called self-defense groups recently created in the Mexican state of Chiapas, in the southeast of the country. A hundred men with assault rifles in a […] The post Indigenous back new armed civilian self-defense group in the Mexican state of Chiapas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals1 hour ago
Frankly My DearWe are now as distant now from American Gigolo (1980) as American Gigolo was from Gone With The Wind (1939). read more
War News Updates1 hour ago
Despair In South Africa After Unrest Leaves More Than 200 Dead And Communities Gutted By Looting And Arson*Washington Post:* *‘I am broken’: South African communities are gutted by a wave of looting, arson and loss* KATLEHONG, South Africa — As thousands of people pillaged Chris Hani Mall, named after the famed militant communist who led the armed struggle against apartheid, Zandile Dlamini figured she’d go watch. To the 18-year-old, the moment felt historic: the crumbling of society that so many had long predicted here, where inequality has ballooned, fueled by corruption and neglect. The looters were the poor who had scarcely benefited from the end of White rule 27 years ago,... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 21 hour ago
"What Is Hope?"
*"What Is Hope?"* "What is hope? It is the pre-sentiment that imagination is more real and reality is less real than it looks. It is the hunch that the overwhelming brutality of facts that oppress and repress us is not the last word. It is the suspicion that reality is more complex than the realists want us to believe. That the frontiers of the possible are not determined by the limits of the actual; and in a miraculous and unexplained way, life is opening creative events which will light the way to freedom and resurrection. But the two - suffering and hope - must live from each o... read more
Small Dead Animals1 hour ago
Comfortably NumbQuebec nursing home often gave morphine rather than treat COVID-19 patients, inquest told A nurse testified that the Sainte-Dorothée long-term care facility consistently administered morphine instead of attempting to prolong the life of elderly residents who were believed to have COVID-19. “They didn’t all die but most did,” Sylvie Morin said. Is this… murder? read more
Collecting My Thoughts2 hours ago
Joanne Reece Launer (1933-2021)A friend called today and told us of the death of Joanne Reece Launer, a friend since 1967, one of the first we met when we moved to Columbus. We were in a Couples Group with her and her first husband, Jim, at First Community Church, and they lived just a few blocks from us. We knew her daughter as a toddler and remember when her son Tim was born. She was 88. Joanne Pugh Reece Launer. On Sunday, June 21, 2021, Jo went home to be with the Lord at the age of 88 after struggling with Parkinson's disease for several years. Joanne ("Gumpy" and "JoJo" to her 6 grandchildren) was born on F... read more
Small Dead Animals2 hours ago
The New ReligionWhere compassion is a one way street. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Panama and Japan want to identify joint green investment projectsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Post-pandemic economic growth will depend on the green economy and digital transformation, so Japan and Panama want to “identify” joint projects in those sectors to boost bilateral economic ties. “We have not yet identified specific projects or businesses” in the green economy and digital transformation, “so we want to continue […] The post Panama and Japan want to identify joint green investment projects appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Decarie Report1 hour ago
July 18: The blog I didn't want to writeI don't want to write this. I know many people will be angry at what I write. But I think it's a truth we have to recognize. It's a reality we have to think about. When the British Empire was at it's peak - from the late 1700s to the early 1940s, - it pretty well ruled the world. In fact, Many a brit still rejoices in that age of conquest - Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves. For Britons never, never, never shall be slaves... In fact, nobody was trying to enslave Britain. It was Britain that was enslaving millions (even billions) of others. In that glorious age, it mur... read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
The Guardian Outlines “Project Pegasus” an Expose’ into Multiple Governments Using Spyware Created by An Israeli Surveillance Company Called NSOIn the United States we have the National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA collects all available metadata on almost all electronic devices worldwide that can be reached. Access to that database underpins the “Fourth Branch of Government,” the most powerful branch, the U.S. Intelligence Branch. In addition to a global scraping of metadata, the NSA […] The post The Guardian Outlines “Project Pegasus” an Expose’ into Multiple Governments Using Spyware Created by An Israeli Surveillance Company Called NSO appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog2 hours ago
Top Scientists Say Covid 19 Spike Caused By Vaccine read more
Socio-Economics History Blog2 hours ago
Biden Announces Digital Dictatorship Plan – Rockefeller Foundation To Censor All Americans FULL SHOW 7-18-21 read more
Socio-Economics History Blog2 hours ago
ECB Press Release: Eurosystem Launches Digital Euro Project
Eurosystem Launches Digital Euro Project by https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html, 14 July 2021 * Investigation phase of digital euro project to last 24 months * Design to be based on users’ preferences and technical advice by merchants and intermediaries * No technical obstacles identified during preliminary experimentation phase – The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog2 hours ago
UAPs Aren’t Russian or Chinese — And the Pentagon Knows It … They Are tracking of UFOs Arriving from ‘Deep Space’UAPs Aren’t Russian or Chinese — And the Pentagon Knows It … They Are tracking of UFOs Arriving from ‘Deep Space’ by David Bates, https://david-bates-writer.medium.com/ Private emails published by Wikileaks — written by a former IT contractor and sent to Clinton/Obama insider John Podesta — refer to American tracking of UFOs arriving from ‘deep space.’ … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog2 hours ago
THE GREAT DELUSION IS COMING… And Former White House Chief Of Staff John Podesta Has A Message For President Biden—RELEASE THE REAL X-FILES AND FORM A DEDICATED UFO OFFICE INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE ASAP!
THE GREAT DELUSION IS COMING… And Former White House Chief Of Staff John Podesta Has A Message For President Biden—RELEASE THE REAL X-FILES AND FORM A DEDICATED UFO OFFICE INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE ASAP! by SkyWatch Editor, https://www.skywatchtv.com/ Now that the Pentagon and the media are taking the subject more seriously, Podesta thinks Biden should … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
EU Sues Poland and Hungary for Violating Rights of LGBTQ+ Citizens
RT The European Commission (EC) has announced it is commencing legal procedures against Hungary and Poland for violating the human rights of its LGBTQ+ citizens, which is not in line with EU values. Read more: https://on.rt.com/bcdy end read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Vaccine Passports Aren’t About Vaccines At All Vaccine Passports Aren’t About Vaccines At All by Stand for Health Freedom, https://www.greenmedinfo.com/ Alison McDowell on how digital identity opens the gates to military tech domination of our children – A world where we accept digital identities, is a world where our children and their minds are commoditized. Digital identities limit privileges and mobility … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
MASSIVE GLOBAL UPRISING! – Anti Vaccine Passport Protests EXPLODE Worldwide! – What You Need To KnowSocio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Operation Lockstep: The 3 Step Approach to a Permanent Lockdown Resulting In Massive DepopulationOperation Lockstep: The 3 Step Approach to a Permanent Lockdown Resulting In Massive Depopulation by Dave Hodges, https://thecommonsenseshow.com/home At the onset of the Covid 19 outbreak, I received information about something called Operation Lockstep. I was told by one deep-cover-insider that this plot was developed approximately two years prior to the outbreak of Covid 19. This … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Doug Casey’s Take [ep.#138] The End of the Nation StateDoug Casey’s Take In today’s episode, we discuss Doug’s latest essay published on InternationalMan.com If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to check out the essay here: https://internationalman.com/articles… ADDITIONAL WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: Connect with us on Telegram: https://t.me/dougcasey Email list: https://smith.substack.com/p/doug-cas… – Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:32 Social Animals 6:08 individual means of … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Globalists Pushing ‘Monthly Magic Frankenshots’ As ‘The Answer’ To The ‘Covid Problem’ They Created: CNN Talking Head Proclaims ‘Life Needs To Be Hard For Unvaccinated Americans’
Globalists Pushing ‘Monthly Magic Frankenshots’ As ‘The Answer’ To The ‘Covid Problem’ They Created: CNN Talking Head Proclaims ‘Life Needs To Be Hard For Unvaccinated Americans’ by Stefan Stanford – All News Pipeline – Live Free Or Die, https://allnewspipeline.com/ – The Globalists 16-Year Plan To Overthrow America Is Well On Its Way Towards Completion – … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Vax Wars are Global – Gerald CelenteVax Wars are Global – Gerald Celente by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Saturday Night Post) Renowned trends researcher and publisher of “The Trends Journal,” Gerald Celente, boldly predicted back in April, “We are going to start seeing a big anti-vax movement.” He was spot on, and now says the “Vax War” is about to get more intense, … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Bob Coleman: Basel III and London’s Relationship with GoldPalisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Bob Coleman from Idaho Armored Vaults to discuss his article and views on the recent Basel III regulations. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – The regulations are difficult to decipher, and you have to study them carefully to get the complete … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Gold To Take Off Amid “Runaway Inflation” | Gary WagnerLiberty and Finance Gold and silver could take off, says The Gold Forecast founder Gary Wagner. He says “runway inflation” is here. He doesn’t expect this inflation to be entirely “transitory” as the Fed keeps saying. The Fed has no plans of changing policy anytime soon. “I’ve always believed that every individual,” Gary says, “should … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Guardian’s Fake ‘Kremlin Papers’ Bombshell Points to Russiagate OriginsAlexander Mercouris Guardian’s Fake ‘Kremlin Papers’ Bombshell Points to Russiagate Origins News Topic 224 Kremlin papers appear to show Putin’s plot to put Trump in White House https://www.theguardian.com/world/202… Exclusive: Documents suggest Russia launched secret multi-agency effort to interfere in US democracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/gdpr-c… end read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
How to Get Through Economic Collapse and Hyperinflation. | Chat with Star Path Academy.maneco64 #inflation #hyperinflation #gold #silver #barter #Romania #economy #government #collapse #currency #stockmarket #prepping – Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Arpad of Star path Academy. We went over Arpad and his family’s experience in post-communist Romania in the 1990s and what they had to cope with during that tumultuous period of change. I … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
WA Government Says “Christians Are Not Welcome” – Seven News PerthACL – Australian Christian Lobby Not welcome. Martyn Iles speaks on Seven News, Perth, regarding WA government policy banning Christians from hiring government operated venues. end read more
Gangsters Out Blog1 hour ago
Military vehicles in Toronto part of the government's fight against COVID-19. WTF?
CTV is reporting that "The military is advising people in the Toronto area to expect a large number of its personnel and vehicles on the roads starting on Monday. The Department of National Defence says members of the Joint Task Force Central will be heading from units across Ontario to Canadian Forces Base Borden. *The movement is part of the government's fight against COVID-19.*" AYFKM? Doug Ford is a freak! UN Armoured vehicles? That is an act of war. read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
China Sends Two Spy Ships To Observe Major US-Australia Naval Exercises*ABC News:* *Second Chinese spy ship approaches Australia to monitor military exercises after being 'on our radar for some time'* Beijing has dispatched a second high-tech surveillance ship to Queensland as large-scale military exercises involving Australian and American forces ramp up. Just days after the ABC revealed a People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) vessel was being tracked by the ADF, defence sources have confirmed another intelligence-gathering ship is soon expected to also arrive off the east coast. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* I am sure there are is a spy ... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Former Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Says The Country Is DisintegratingIs the US making a mistake by leaving Afghanistan? Fmr. Pres. Bush says yes; today, I asked Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, who commanded US & NATO troops there: pic.twitter.com/8swX0iobIB — Fareed Zakaria (@FareedZakaria) July 18, 2021 *Daily Mail: **'We will regret the decision to withdraw': David Petraeus slams Biden's 'hasty' troop pullout from Afghanistan as ex-commander predicts 'brutal civil war' with US gone* * Retired General David Petraeus criticized Biden troop pullout from Afghanistan * Former commander of US forces in region says country on verge of 'civil war' * Biden... read more
The Rio Times2 hours ago
Moderates win: Sichel and Boric are presidential candidates for Chile’s November electionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The moderates won. Gabriel Boric, the Frente Amplio representative, and Sebastián Sichel, an independent with a complex past, will be the representatives of Apruebo Dignidad and Chile Vamos in the next presidential elections on November 21. Against all odds and after counting more than 75% of the votes, Sichel won […] The post Moderates win: Sichel and Boric are presidential candidates for Chile’s November elections appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Medical Kidnap2 hours ago
Is God Calling you to be a “Watchman” to Warn Others of What is Coming?
I recently published a commentary on the ministry of Jeremiah, a prophet in the 6th Century B.C. who was called by God to warn people in the capital city of the Jewish Empire, Jerusalem, of pending judgement and disaster that God was about to unleash in judgment against them. I wrote how the moral decay of the Jewish Empire mirrored the moral decay of the United States today, and that if anything, the United States is probably more evil today than the Jewish Empire that was completely destroyed in 586 B.C. Jeremiah was referred to as the “weeping prophet,” because the visions of ... read more
From the Trenches World Report2 hours ago
APOCALYPSE in AUSTRIA! Salzburg destroyed! Flood washed away houses, cars and people!HAARP Jul 18, 2021 Much of Hallein, a town outside of Salzburg, Austria, was flooded on July 17, after torrential rainfall. The mayor of Hallein,... The post APOCALYPSE in AUSTRIA! Salzburg destroyed! Flood washed away houses, cars and people! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
Armageddon: What a Chinese-Indian Nuclear War Would Look Like*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Any large-scale nuclear war would threaten all of humanity. *Key point:* Both countries’ “No First Use” policies regarding nuclear weapons make the outbreak of nuclear war very unlikely. A hypothetical war between India and China would be one of the largest and most destructive conflicts in Asia. A war between the two powers would rock the Indo-Pacific region, cause thousands of casualties on both sides and take a significant toll on the global economy. Geography and demographics would play a unique role, limiting the war’s scope and ultimately the c... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
How Israel Overcame and Won the Yom Kippur War*Michael Peck* *History, Middle East* Egypt and Syria launched a massive surprise attack against the outnumbered and unprepared Israel Defense Force. Yet nonetheless, Israel won the war. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *For Israel to claim a decisive victory, by the standards set by the Israelis themselves, the Arab armies needed to be smashed and the Arab nations had to recognize that they had been defeated; all this at a minimal cost in Israeli lives and treasure. These were difficult goals, but Israel's strategic and tactical mistakes tarnished even its eventual battlefield... read more
Egyptian Chronicles2 hours ago
Al-Aqsa Mosque storming : Because Radical Jewish Settlers Love to celebrate Eid with Muslim Palestinians “Just Kidding”Earlier Sunday, Israeli Occupation Forces “IOF” and hundreds of radical Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque resulting in clashes that continued for hours between the Palestinians and the IOF for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
What Is The Purpose For Russia's New Stealth Fighter?
*Image: Russian Social Media * *Forbes*: *Russia’s Got A New Stealth Fighter—What’s It For?* Russian plane-maker Sukhoi has developed a new single-engine stealth fighter. The jet, which Sukhoi apparently refers to as “Checkmate,” reportedly will make its debut at the MAKS air show in Moscow next week. Rostec, Sukhoi’s parent company, teased Checkmate in a video the firm released July 13. A few days later, photos circulated online depicting what appears to be a tarp-draped Checkmate demonstrator at Ramenskoye airfield, site of the MAKS show. The teases have inspired frantic spe... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
What New Air Force Cadets Go Through On Day One At The Academy (Video)*From Business Insider: *We got an inside look at what it's like on the first day for new freshmen, known as cadets, at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. In-Processing Day, or "I-Day," marks the beginning of these cadets' journey to becoming members of the "Long Blue Line" that represents Air Force officers. I-Day is the beginning of a challenging six-week basic training program all cadets are required to complete. After saying goodbye to their families, the cadets begin their journeys at the Air Force Academy. read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
UK Security Services Issue Terror Warnings If Afghanistan Collapses
*Arab News:* *UK security services issue warning over terror threat from Afghan collapse* * Security experts said it is likely that Afghanistan will see Taliban government “of some sort” within six months * Fears raised that rise of Taliban could inspire radicals in West LONDON: The fall of the Western-backed Afghan government could inspire radicalized youth in countries such as Britain to conduct terror attacks, sources in the security services have said. Security experts said it is likely that Afghanistan will see a Taliban government “of some sort” within the next six mon... read more
Mining Awareness +3 hours ago
Documents Show Wuhan Lab Asked NIH Official for Information on Disinfectants; Nine Fauci Agency Grants for EcoHealth Bat Coronavirus ResearchJudicial Watch recently obtained new “emails and other records from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) officials in … Continue reading → read more
Health Impact News3 hours ago
Is God Calling you to be a “Watchman” to Warn Others of What is Coming?I recently published a commentary on the ministry of Jeremiah, a prophet in the 6th Century B.C. who was called by God to warn people in the capital city of the Jewish Empire, Jerusalem, of pending judgement and disaster that God was about to unleash in judgment against them. I wrote how the moral decay of the Jewish Empire mirrored the moral decay of the United States today, and that if anything, the United States is probably more evil today than the Jewish Empire that was completely destroyed in 586 B.C. Jeremiah was referred to as the “weeping prophet,” because the visions of ... read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Record Inflation Levels Are Coming With No Growth, ‘The Worst of All Worlds’ – Steve HankeKitco NEWS The inflation rate will reach 6% to 9% by year-end, said Steve Hanke, professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University. Speaking with David Lin, anchor for Kitco News, Hanke said that in a low growth environment, this represents the “worst of all possible worlds.” – 0:00 – Phillips Curve 4:00 – 6-9% … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
Bill Holter: Credit Market Implosion In 72 Hours When Banks Withdraw Credit! We’re At The End Game.Robert Reich3 hours ago
The Anti-Family PartyLast Thursday, 39 million American parents began receiving a monthly child allowance ($300 per child... read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
One week after protests in Cuba, streets belong to the policeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A week after the largest wave of citizen protests in more than six decades, the police and military are exhaustively guarding the streets of Cuba, especially in the city of San Antonio de los Baños, where it all began. The accesses to this town 30 kilometers west of Havana and […] The post One week after protests in Cuba, streets belong to the police appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Not PC4 hours ago
Persecution?
*"Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted."* ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, from his *Journals* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 21 hour ago
"If You Knew..."
"If you had one last breath - what would you say? If you had one hour to use your limbs before you would lose the use of them forever - would you sit there on the coach? If you knew that you wouldn't see tomorrow who would you make amends with? If you knew you had only an hour left on this earth - what would be so pressing that you just had to do it, say it, or see it? Well there is something that I can guarantee - that one day you will have one day, one hour and one breath left. Just make sure that before that day that you have said, done and experienced everything that you dream ... read more
The National Interest3 hours ago
The Sherman Tank Won World War II, Despite All Its Defects*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* Armor and lethality don’t tell the whole story. *Key Point:* The Sherman’s inadequacies were products of its origins. American tanks in World War II were generally inferior to their German counterparts. German tanks boasted better armor protection and more firepower. But armor and lethality don’t tell the whole story. The same American tanks were superior to their rivals in other important ways. The M-4 Sherman, in particular, helped the U.S. Army win the war—even though, in battle, German tanks destroyed them en masse. The Sherman’s inade... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 23 hours ago
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Endless Horizon"*Full screen recommended.* Deuter, "Endless Horizon" read more
Global Issues News Headlines4 hours ago
FROM THE FIELD: Cameroon’s displaced, get hooked on fishCameroonians who have been displaced by conflict and climate change in the north of the West African country are turning to aquaculture as an alternative source of income, thanks to support from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Read the full story, “FROM THE FIELD: Cameroon’s displaced, get hooked on fish”, on globalissues.org → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
"Buyer's Strike In America: Explosive Inflation Leads To Record Collapse In Home, Car Purchase Plans"*Full screen recommended.* *"Buyer's Strike In America: Explosive Inflation Leads* * To Record Collapse In Home, Car Purchase Plans"* by Epic Economist "Soaring prices are severely impacting both corporations and consumers, and the U.S. inflation rate is raising major concerns in the financial sector. Recently, even the Bank of America openly admitted that the Federal Reserve is wrong - we are not facing a period of transitory inflation, but heading an unprecedented era of higher prices of everything. Deutsche Bank analysts also seem to agree, recently the bank warned that "policymak... read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Brazil records 948 new Covid deaths; total exceeds 542,000 (July 18)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered this Sunday (18) 948 new deaths as a result of Covid-19, which brings the total number of fatal victims of the disease in the country to 542,214, the Ministry of Health said. There were also 34,126 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the […] The post Brazil records 948 new Covid deaths; total exceeds 542,000 (July 18) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Daughter Of Afghanistan’s Ambassador To Pakistan Abducted And Tortured In The Pakistani Capital Of Islamabad*The Guardian/AP: **Daughter of Afghan envoy abducted and ‘severely tortured’ in Pakistan* *Silsila Alikhil, 26, was badly beaten and held for over five hours in Islamabad, according to diplomatic sources * The daughter of Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan was abducted in the middle of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, held for several hours and brutally attacked, officials in both countries said on Saturday. No one has been arrested in connection with Friday’s assault on Silsila Alikhil, 26. The Afghan foreign ministry issued a statement demanding a quick investigati... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
These 5 Weapon Systems Ensure American Military Supremacy*Michael Peck* *U.S. Military, Global* From machine guns, to tanks, to TOW missiles, Uncle Sam has it all. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* America's military can generate an astonishing amount of firepower and deliver it in a variety of settings. When it comes to lethal weapons, the U.S. Army has no shortage. Some may be too expensive, some too complex, and others may be desired by politicians and defense contractors, but not the troops on the field. (*Recommended*: Russia's Deadly Su-35 Fighter) Nonetheless, today's U.S. Army can generate an astonishing amount of firepower... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Yes, The F-15 Almost Flew From America's Aircraft Carriers*Michael Peck* *F-15, Americas* In the end, the Navy stuck with the F-14 Tomcat. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The F-15N would probably have been faster and more maneuverable than the F-14, as well as cheaper. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, a Dynamic Duo symbolized U.S. military airpower. The Air Force had its powerful F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. But the Navy had the sophisticated swing-wing F-14 Tomcat, glamorized by the movie *Top Gun*. Yet had events worked out differently, the aircraft that Tom Cruise flew could have been an… F-15 Eagle? For a time, the Navy actuall... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Regional Inequality Looms as Pressing Threat to Democracy*Jeffrey Anderson, John Austin, Colleen Dougherty, Brian Hanson, Alexander Hitch, Andrew Westwood* *Democracy, Americas* Now is the time to rise to a new political, economic, and social challenge, one rooted in growing regional inequalities that threaten democracy and the broader international order. On his recent European trip, President Joe Biden successfully rounded up support from the traditional allies of the United States and pointed them at a common objective. Together, they could demonstrate that democracies can outperform authoritarian regimes in delivering both economic... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Could North Korea See a Shift in Its Balance of Power?*Doug Bandow* *North Korea, Asia* Pyongyang’s “great crisis” may have provided a good opportunity for Kim to do what he had previously intended to do: reinforce civilian control over the military. North Korean governance is opaque in the best of times. Today is not the best of times. A recent leadership change suggests that the balance of power is moving from the military to civilians, though no one knows for sure. Kim Jong-un has diverged from his father and grandfather in many ways. Perhaps most important is his very public commitment to improve his people’s living standards—... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The Chinese Growth Trap That Could Cripple Beijing’s Economy*Joergen Oerstroem Moeller* *economy, Asia* China plans to do what has never been done before: achieve sustained economic growth with a falling population. The Chinese labor force peaked in 2017 with 787 million people. Demography tells that the fall will continue. There is some leverage to increase the number of people working. The participation rate for women can be improved somewhat. Now it is about 43 percent compared to 75 percent for men. Lessons from other countries clearly indicate that it is easier said than done though. Chinese women have moved towards prioritizing thei... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Sri Lanka’s Sweet Deal with China Underpins the Belt and Road Initiative*Georgia Leatherdale-Gilholy* *China, Asia* Colombo will serve as a potential foothold for expanding Chinese diplomatic and military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill came into force in Sri Lanka on May 27, 2021. The bill lays out the country’s legal framework regarding a flagship project scheduled to transform the seafront of its bustling capital city into a new port. Many have speculated that this plan will pave the way for the island nation—strategically located at the crossroads of major shipping routes to South Asia, the Far ... read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Mercosur and European Union set timetable for tariff reductions in trade sectorsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The European Union and The Southern Common Market Mercosur, consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, have taken an important step forward in their negotiations. According to the negotiated provisions, Brazil agrees to open an annual import quota of 32,000 motor vehicles from Europe at a tariff rate of 17.5%, […] The post Mercosur and European Union set timetable for tariff reductions in trade sectors appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger4 hours ago
And Just Where Did All This Misinformation & Skepticism of the Covid Vaccine Begin??
Let's take a little trip down the memory hole, shall we? Here’s a mashup of VACCINE MISINFORMATION from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Does Jen Psaki want Big Tech to CENSOR this?pic.twitter.com/vqnucmZjnj — Kyle Martinsen (@KyleMartinsen_) July 16, 2021 Yes, for all their lecturing of the American people about the coronavirus vaccine, Joe Biden and Kampala Harris were originally some of the biggest anti-vaxxer skeptics in the country. I'm sure this just slipped the mind of the media and will point out this little fact directly..... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Brazilian ethanol pollutes less than assumed – studyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian ethanol produced from sugarcane is even more sustainable than previously thought, according to a study coordinated by the National Center for Energy and Materials Research. CNPEM researchers, in collaboration with the Agronomy Institute of Campinas (IAC), have developed a new model for calculating the so-called carbon equivalent that considers […] The post Brazilian ethanol pollutes less than assumed – study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
North Carolina county launches ‘doses to doors’ vaccine campaignFox News Health department workers and community outreach groups have kicked off a “doses to doors” COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, where... The post North Carolina county launches ‘doses to doors’ vaccine campaign appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
Updated Tokyo 2020 rulebook highlights extreme restrictions on athletes due to CovidDaily Mail No sex. No cheering. Eat alone. If competitors and support staff at this summer’s Covid-affected Tokyo Olympics don’t abide by these rules and... The post Updated Tokyo 2020 rulebook highlights extreme restrictions on athletes due to Covid appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
MIT Study: Vaccine Hesitancy Is ‘Highly Informed, Scientifically Literate,’ and ‘Sophisticated’PJ Media – by Rick Moran Vaccine hesitancy is a big problem, according to the Biden administration. Less than half the public is fully vaccinated... The post MIT Study: Vaccine Hesitancy Is ‘Highly Informed, Scientifically Literate,’ and ‘Sophisticated’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
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The National Interest4 hours ago
This Odd Nazi Tank was a Frankenstein’s Monster of British and German Parts*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, * Despite the rather haphazard design, the vehicle enjoyed some battlefield success after its conversion from a light tank into a self-propelled artillery piece. During the early first years of the Second World War, a German artilleryman envisioned and realized the first self-propelled artillery gun — essentially a German-built howitzer mated to a British-built light tank — that still affects self-propelled gun design today. The platform that formed the basis for this Nazi self-propelled gun was a rather small, diminutive tank. Designated the Light Tank Mk... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
These 5 Navy Systems Could Be Key to Victory in Future Wars*Michael Peck* *U.S. Navy, Americas* Navies that don’t evolve are doomed to defeat, and America is no exception. *Here's What You Need to Know*: American supremacy should not be taken for granted. The U.S. Navy has been the most powerful naval force in the world since 1943. But that supremacy is being challenged as Russia, and especially China, field ever-more sophisticated systems, including aircraft carriers, quiet submarines and hypersonic missiles. Navies that don’t evolve are doomed to defeat, and America is no exception. But the U.S. Navy has a plethora of new equipment on... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Trade barriers from South Africa, Nigeria and Taiwan worry BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil presented "trade concerns" at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with barriers to entry of Brazilian meat and other Brazilian exports in Taiwan, South Africa, and Nigeria, but did not get positive signals that the difficulties will be lifted. The issues of Brazil and other agricultural exporters in the Committee […] The post Trade barriers from South Africa, Nigeria and Taiwan worry Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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