Friday, July 23, 2021

23 July - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

 10 pm MDT

The National Interest15 minutes ago
Meet the RSR: Russia’s Attempt at Building its Own SR-71 Blackbird
*Sebastien Roblin* *SR-71, Europe* It’s a cliché of the Cold War that no sooner did one superpower pioneer a new weapons technology that its rival swiftly sought its own copy, canceling out any advantage long-term. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The otherworldly looking RSR was killed as much by its bureaucratic enemies as the technological challenges of its development—but it’s interesting to speculate what response it might have elicited from the United States had it ever been deployed. It’s a cliché of the Cold War that no sooner did one superpower pioneer a new weapons ... read more
The National Interest15 minutes ago
Tanker War: Iran Lost Big When It Took on the U.S. Navy
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Middle East* The narrow straits of the Persian Gulf had become a shooting gallery due to the Iran-Iraq War, still raging seven years after Iraq’s surprise invasion of Iran in 1980. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Tanker War demonstrated how Iran could retaliate against foreign pressure through calibrated, and semi-deniable attacks on the valuable shipping passing through the narrow waters of the Gulf—even though the campaign failed to inflict substantial economic damage, or indeed sink many large ships. On July 21, 1987, a gigantic 414,000-t... read more
The National Interest15 minutes ago
The F-111 Aardvark Almost Killed a World Leader
*Sebastien Roblin* *F-111, Americas* The F-111 was built around two powerful yet fuel-efficient TF30 turbofan engines with new afterburner technology. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the F-111 has been retired, a similar aircraft remains in use today. The Russian Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer was conceived shortly after the F-111, and is remarkably similar in appearance and role, down to the swing wings. Not quite the Aardvark’s equal in terms of range, speed or weapons load, nearly three times more Su-24s were produced and over three hundred serve on today in various world air f... read more
War News Updates24 minutes ago
CIA Director Says The Afghan Government Still Retains Significant Military Capabilities
*WNU Editor:* In an exclusive NPR interview, CIA Director William Burns addresses Taliban advances in Afghanistan. The link to this interview is here .... *The Afghan Government Retains Significant Military Capabilities, CIA Chief Says* (NPR). What's my take. If the Afghan government still retains significant military capabilities, why have the Taliban been successful in controlling 85% of the country. Something is not right here. read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
Senator Rand Paul Says SARS Weaponization Research Happening Right Now in North Carolina and Texas
“Gain of Function” is an obtuse term for making an existing virus deadly to humans, or “weaponizing it” by modifying it. During an interview with OAN, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul shares that gain-of-function research is happening right now in Texas and North Carolina labs. This is an interesting interview [Rumble Link Here]. WATCH: Posted in […] The post Senator Rand Paul Says SARS Weaponization Research Happening Right Now in North Carolina and Texas appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Olympic Games Are Not Cheap
*Zero Hedge:* *The Massive Costs Behind The Olympic Games* The 2020 Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo. Japan has been averaging 3,000 cases a day this week while only 22 percent of the public has been fully vaccinated. The event is now set to take place behind closed doors which is a bitter blow for both the public and organizers after a massive amount of work and investment. Cost overruns have become the norm for host cities and it is estimated that postponing the games by a year cost Japan $2.8 billion, two-thirds of which was paid with public funding. That has come on ... read more
Brazen North Korea Submarine Operations Nearly Started World War III
*Sebastien Roblin* *North Korea, Asia* North Korea had lost two submarines in September 1996 and June 1998 while attempting to insert or exfiltrate Special Forces agents on espionage missions in South Korea. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Yet again, North Korean spies had chosen to go down guns blazing rather than surrender. The incident of Yeosu also indicated how deeply naval infiltration and covert operations were integral to North Korean military and political doctrine. In 1998, South Korean president Kim Dae-jung came to power with a “Sunshine Policy” attempting to rec... read more
This Simulation Shows a Second Korean War Would Be Hell
*Kyle Mizokami* *, * The Korean peninsula is, acre for acre, one of the most heavily militarized places on earth. A war has broken out on my living room table. The battlefield is the Korean peninsula; the time is tomorrow. Seven days into the war both sides have already taken frightful losses and the defenders have been pushed back. The South Korean capital of Seoul is already under siege and the fortified Demilitarized Zone is buckling under hammer blows from the North Korean People’s Army. I bought a wargame called Next War: Korea, and I’m playing it right now. It cost me $80... read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Frosts caused damage to at least 8% of arabica coffee crops in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Frosts last Tuesday may have caused "light to severe" damage to between 8% and 11% of Arabica coffee crops in Brazil, the world's largest producer and exporter of the bean, the Ministry of Agriculture reported Friday. "It is estimated that the frosts that occurred on July 20 affected an area […] The post Frosts caused damage to at least 8% of arabica coffee crops in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Iran’s Largest Warship And Frigate Now In The Baltic Sea
The path two Iranian warships took to enter the Baltic Sea. USNI News graphic by H I Sutton *USNI News:* *Iran’s Largest Warship, Frigate Now in the Baltic Sea Bound for Russia* Iran’s largest warship is now in the Baltic Sea – a first for the Iranian Navy – according to photos from ship spotters provided to USNI News. Oil-tanker-turned-warship IRINS Makran transited the Great Belt early Thursday morning entering the Baltic Sea under escort by Royal Danish Navy patrol vessels. Makran passed under the Great Belt Bridge just outside the entrance to the Baltic Sea at 6:53 a.m. l... read more
June 23: I'm sorry. I didn't see the depth our worship of the greedy.
This will be brief. And it's about change in the western world that I should have looked at much more quickly. Capitalism has always been an abuse of the average people of our society. But the rise of Jeff Bezos should have us really scared. He has taken the U.S. back into a world of darkness and fear. And Canadian capitalists (and our Liberal and Conservative parties) also go back into that world. Bezos has nothing but contempt for the average person. He built his fortune out of Amazon stores, a chain that made him super rich out of his contempt for his employees. He forba... read more
Haiti assassination will not stop America from training foreign fighters: Biden’s Anti-Haiti past and CIA
Haiti assassination will not stop America from training foreign fighters: Biden’s anti-Haiti past and CIA Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times If the leader of the United States had been assassinated by military members trained in a foreign nation, the outcry and repercussions would be extremely high. However, under President Biden, an […] The post Haiti assassination will not stop America from training foreign fighters: Biden’s Anti-Haiti past and CIA first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The U.S. Army Wants To Replace The Bradley
A modified M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a heavily armed and armored troop carrier. (DoD) *Breaking Defense: **‘Really Big Deal’ As Army Awards Bradley Replacement Contracts: OFMV* *"This is a really big deal," said Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross-Functional Team. "So far, we've learned a lot of great lessons but we think we're on the right track." It is very important for the Army to be right this time. * WASHINGTON: The Army, hopeful it has put aside two decades of wasted development efforts, took the large step Friday e... read more
"People are Angry About the Economy - Civility is Dead"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, PM 7/23/21: *"People are Angry About the Economy - Civility is Dead"* read more
Income effects on labor supply
Here is a fascinating new paper by Mikhail Golosov, Michael Graber, Magne Mogstad, and David Novgorodsky on the effects of winning the lottery. The bottom line on what people do with their good fortune: "On average, an extra dollar of unearned income in a given period reduces pre-tax labor earnings by about 50 cents, decreases total labor taxes by 10 cents, and increases consumption by 60 cents." In other words, people use their extra wealth not only to buy more goods and services but also to buy more leisure. As a result, "the introduction of a UBI will have a large effect on ea... read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
UN rapporteur sees ‘worrying’ and ‘serious’ removal of electoral officials in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Diego García Sayán, issued a statement Friday to remove electoral officials in Bolivia, calling it a "dire situation for the rule of law." "The actions that have affected the integrity of the electoral courts in Bolivia are worrying. This […] The post UN rapporteur sees ‘worrying’ and ‘serious’ removal of electoral officials in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Micromanaging the pings
As one would expect with all centrally planned systems, Britain’s “ping” system for tracking Covid exposure is breaking down. Britain’s supermarkets, wholesalers and hauliers were struggling on Thursday to ensure stable food and fuel supplies after an official health app told hundreds of thousands of workers to isolate after contact with someone with COVID-19. read more
"8 Signs That US Is Heading To The 21st Century Great Depression: Prepare Your Self For The Worst!"
*Full screen recommended.* *"8 Signs That US Is Heading To The 21st Century * *Great Depression: Prepare Your Self For The Worst!"* by Epic Economist "Since the onset of the global health crisis last year, the US economy has been on a bumpy road. But the truth is that the economic problems faced by our country are nothing new. The health crisis just accelerated the impending decay of many of our institutions, industries, and businesses, and once that free fall began some of us already knew there would be no turning back. We will never come back to "normal". That's why in 2021, our p... read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
Delete these apps! Scanner, messaging and keyboard downloads are hiding malware
Remove these dangerous apps that are hiding the nasty Joker malware. read more
Underwater Chernobyl? In 1985, a Dying Submarine Poisoned Miles of Russian Territory
*Kyle Mizokami* *Russia, * In 1985, a Soviet submarine undergoing a delicate refueling procedure experienced a freak accident that killed ten naval personnel. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The *K-431* incident was one of several involving Soviet submarine reactors. Ten Soviet submarines experienced nuclear accidents, and one other, *K-11*, also suffered a refueling criticality. The U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet, by contrast, suffered zero nuclear accidents—not only during the Cold War but all the way up to the present day. In 1985, a Soviet submarine undergoing a del... read more
Inflation Enigma: Is America Prepared for the Inflationary Impact?
*Milton Ezrati* *economy, Americas* This prominent problem likely reflects monetary policy mistakes dating back almost since the financial crisis of 2008–09. After a decades-long hiatus, inflation is back in the news. So far, the figures this year are startling, and as anyone who remembers the great inflation of the 1970s and 1980s knows, inflation, once it gains momentum, can devastate financial markets, distort economic decisionmaking, and severely limit growth prospects. In the face of such concerns, Washington has shown little more than a kind of insouciance. Federal Reserve ... read more
Why Afghanistan Has Crumbled
*Rafi Khetab* *Afghanistan, Eurasia* The Afghan political leadership had multiple opportunities to unify itself for the sake of the future of the nation during the past two decades. Sadly, it did not. Much like Iraq in 2011, the departure of the U.S. military from Afghanistan has created a security vacuum causing the situation in the country to deteriorate at an alarming rate. Emboldened by the U.S. military withdrawal, the Taliban have captured over 120 of Afghanistan’s 387 districts. The Taliban have also seized Afghanistan’s main border crossings and transit chokepoints with ... read more
The U.S. Army Is Prepared to Counter Russia's Plan to Destroy It
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russia, Europe* The Russian New Generation Warfare Handbook, based on observation of Russian tactics in Ukraine and to a lesser extent Syria, as well as published doctrine and public statements, hints at what this strategy may be. *Here's What You Need To Know: *Moscow has made increasing use of allied irregular forces and private mercenary companies to lead operations in Ukraine and Syria, bolstered by Russian advisors, military equipment and training. This approach has been inspired in part by Western engagement with allied proxies in conflicts ranging from... read more
Are the Army's M1 Abrams Tanks Still Top of the Line?
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, * The Abrams still rules the roost, but its competitors are nearly as good - and might be better, depending on how "tank effectiveness" is measured. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *By the time the M1 Abrams entered service, it was facing the latest generation of Soviet tanks: the T-64B, T-72A, and T-80. These were much tougher nuts to crack than the basic T-72 and T-64; they featured composite armor of their own. In the 1970s, the situation for NATO tank forces in Europe was grim. The program to develop the next generation battle tank for both Germany an... read more
Aircraft Carriers Fear Two Things More Than Anything Else (Not Russia or China)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Aircraft Carriers, * In the 1960s, the Navy also suffered a series of deadly accidents aboard its carriers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The *Forrestal *fire did lead to major reforms of the Navy’s firefighting procedures, including better training in damage control for the crew at large. In the next two years, new firefighting devices that could flood the entire carrier deck with flame-retardant foam were installed. Two deadly collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in June and August 2017 may have cost the lives of up to sixteen sailors, leading th... read more
Mini-Submarines: Imperial Japan's Masterplan to Help win World War II?
*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II, Asia* The Sydney attacks had little material effect considering the resources invested in them. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* However, despite the efforts of Allied censors, the Sydney raids did impart a sense of vulnerability to Australians. Civilians moved away from coastal zones, a coastal convoy system was implemented, and additional resources were devoted to shoring up demonstrably spotty defenses. Australia was situated considerably closer to the action in the Pacific than the United States during World War II. Japanese aircraft bomb... read more
China Stocks Not Doing Well
I find it interesting to note that Chinese Stocks are dropping while the S&P 500 continues to rise. This is all in $US so it isn't any kind of differential inflation artifact in the reporting currency. Continue reading → read more
“Sabotage, Disrupt, Delay”: Mossad Reportedly Planning Expanded Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
“Sabotage, Disrupt, Delay”: Mossad Reportedly Planning Expanded Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The New York-based Algemeiner newspaper, a Jewish publication focused on American and Israel-related news, has issued a detailed report unveiling Israeli intelligence contingency plans to ramp up sabotage efforts against Iran’s nuclear facilities at a moment Vienna negotiations remain stalled into August. – … read more
Freedom of Information Request Reveals 5,522 People have Died Within 28 Days of Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines in Scotland
Comments by Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News After 7 months of mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts worldwide, we are receiving more and more reports about just how severe the casualties have been from injecting so many people with these experimental shots, and the massive efforts of censorship to try and prevent the public from understanding the … Continue reading Freedom of Information Request Reveals 5,522 People have Died Within 28 Days of Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines in Scotland → read more
Tragic adverse reaction to Pfizer mRNA injection leaves a Medical Assistant with heart damage & amputated legs and hands
Posted by the Health Forum NZ @ Facebook Jummai NachePfizer 1st February 2021Severe Adverse Reaction: Amputation of both legs and more recently both hands, blood clots, Cardiomyopathy and more. Philip Telling the Story of his Wife JummaiThis is the story about my wife Jummai. She is a medical assistant who worked in one of the … Continue reading Tragic adverse reaction to Pfizer mRNA injection leaves a Medical Assistant with heart damage & amputated legs and hands → read more
Remember Thalidomide? We now have birth defects, paralysis, stroke & blindness on the UK adverse reaction reporting system
From daily expose.co.uk The UK Government / MHRA have released the 24th update on adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccines which have been reported to the Yellow Card scheme, and this week we delved deeper into the report than ever before and discovered an extremely concerning set of reactions which have been overlooked – birth … Continue reading Remember Thalidomide? We now have birth defects, paralysis, stroke & blindness on the UK adverse reaction reporting system → read more
We haven’t seen a quarter of known bee species since the 1990s
(A sad reflection of the state of our world… seriously trashed EWR) From lbfromlv.wordpress.com Bees feed us. Many of the 20,000 species pollinate 85 percent of food crops and fruits around the world—everything from garlic and grapefruits to coffee and kale. But, it seems, these crucial insects aren’t doing very well. A study published today in the journal One Earth reveals … Continue reading We haven’t seen a quarter of known bee species since the 1990s → read more
Stupid Economist Tricks: Sex, Lies, and Deficit Terror
Tom Toles did not cite a source for that 97% figure. Then again, unlike Michael Strain, he is paid to be a cartoonist. Actually, no, no sex, just Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute, warning readers of The New York Times that Biden Is Asking for $4 Trillion. Congress Shouldn’t Give It to Him. He seems to like this headline format. Last time I had reason to deal with him, in 2015, it was with reference to a WaPo piece recommending the repeal of the Affordable Care Act: End Obamacare, and people could die. That's okay. Spoiler: my commentary concluded that it wa... read more
“THEY’RE KILLING PEOPLE!” – QUARTER MILLION AMERICANS LOST TO MEDICAL ERROR YEARLY. BEFORE COVID.
Originally posted on SILVIEW.media: Every time I hear Pharma dispensers like Paul Ofitt or Pharma trolls like Biden accusing non-vaccinated people of murder, this study comes to mind first thing.This British Medical Journal analysis used to be one of the first shadow-banned links on Facebook, years before the term was even coined. Together with… read more
List of UK Venues That Could Mandate ‘Vaccine Passports’ Already Expanding
List of UK Venues That Could Mandate ‘Vaccine Passports’ Already Expanding by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ UK minister says business & sporting venues as well as music festivals will have to ban the unvaccinated. – The list of attractions that could be forced to mandate vaccine passports as a condition of entry is already growing, … read more
The Panic of Hyperinflation vs The Stock Market Crash – Steve Penny
I LOVE PROSPERITY ✅ Sign Up To Steve’s Free Newsletter ➡ https://lddy.no/105bw The Panic of Hyperinflation vs The Stock Market Crash – Steve Penny – In this video, we talk about inflation, the fear of hyperinflation, the federal reserve changing their stance, and the many people calling for a stock market crash. Steve gives his … read more
Gold to be ‘Repriced’ Once…But Once Only? – In Gold We Trust Part 1
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) ‘Monetary Climate Change’ is here – how will it affect your life? Join Mike Maloney and Ronnie Stoeferle as they discuss the latest ‘In Gold We Trust’ report. – Available for free download here: https://ingoldwetrust.report/igwt/?la… Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook Thanks for sharing and clicking that ‘Like’ button. … read more
Protests Erupt In Italy After New “Health Passports” Revealed
🚨🚨Itália 🇮🇹: Tão logo o governo italiano anunciou a introdução do “passaporte sanitário” as pessoas foram às ruas protestar.As imagens abaixo são de Torino agora pouco. O sentimento das ruas é de raiva pela decisão do governo. pic.twitter.com/HMiK7LQIl9 — ivan kleber (@lordivan22) July 22, 2021 Protests Erupt In Italy After New “Health Passports” Revealed by … read more
No Joke: The U.S.-China Fight Over Taiwan Could Destroy the World
*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Asia* In 1955, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army embarked on a bloody amphibious landing to capture a fortified Nationalist island, only about twice the size of a typical golf course. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Whether Eisenhower’s nuclear brinkmanship was what led to the ending of hostilities, however, is much debated. Hostilities would reignite three years later in the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, where the U.S. provision of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and heavy artillery helped secure a favorable outcome for the Nationalists. In 1955, the... read more
6th Generation Fighters: The Stealth Fighter That Will Kill Anything?
*Sebastien Roblin* *6th Generation Fighter, * At the earliest, sixth-generation fighters may crop up in the 2030s or 2040s—by which time concepts in air warfare will likely have evolved yet again. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Sixth-generation fighter programs remain strictly conceptual today, especially given the enormous expenses and effort devoted to working out the kinks in the Fifth-Generation. Many of the component technologies such as lasers, cooperative engagement, and unmanned piloting, are already in well under development, but integrating them into a single airframe... read more
What Exactly Is Inflation? (And How Bad Could It Impact You)
*James A. Dorn* *Inflation, * Inflation is best described as a persistent rise in the general level of prices. Everyone is talking about inflation, but what is it? Why does it matter? What causes it? And what can the Federal Reserve do about it? This primer will address those questions with the goal of improving the public’s understanding of inflation and the role of the central bank. What Is Inflation? Inflation is best described as a *persistent *rise in the general *level* of prices. It is not enough for only the price of used cars to increase over time, or even all prices a... read more
U.S. Headed Towards ‘Bankruptcy’; Gold Will Protect You, Everything Else Will ‘Get Crushed’
Kitco NEWS The U.S. is headed for bankruptcy and economic decline, and the best way to protect your wealth is with #gold, said Yaron Brook, managing partner of BHZ Capital. “[Hyperinflation] is quite unlikely because we know how to deal with inflation, we know how to stop it, it’s just very, very painful. I think … read more
Michael Gayed: Gold Has Not YET Responded to Negative Rates
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes returning guest Michael Gayed, Portfolio Manager at Toroso Asset Management, to the show. Michael is the author and publisher of the Lead-Lag Report. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – Michael notes that this year has been remarkable in many ways. Treasury … read more
Silver Price Manipulation Won’t Stop: There is Only One Way to Beat It Urges Keith Neumeyer
Stansberry Research “We don’t control the price of the product we produce, which is a major flaw in the system,” this is according to Keith Neumeyer, CEO of silver producer First Majestic Silver. The silver mining head got candid with our Daniela Cambone about the ongoing price manipulation he feels the industry faces. “There are … read more
What’s Next for Silver… Putting things in Perspective
The Morgan Report What’s Next for Silver… Putting things in Perspective | https://www.themorganreport.com/join Silver is the only commodity that is not reaching its (historic) highs, and it has reached (those highs) on two separate occasions, back in 1980 and 2011. I think we’re going to see that high breached in the cycle, and when it … read more
Food Safety News3 hours ago
Jimmy John’s franchisee could have to pay punitive damages in E. coli case
A man who was sickened by contaminated sprouts on a Jimmy John’s sandwich has been given permission by a Utah judge to seek punitive damages in a case related to his 2020 illness. Travis Knorr and his wife Aimee Knorr filed the civil case in Utah’s Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake City on... Continue Reading read more
Security Council calls for ‘immediate reversal’ of Turkish and Turkish Cypriots decision on Varosha
The Security Council said in a statement released on Friday that settling any part of the abandoned Cypriot suburb of Varosha, “by people other than its inhabitants, is “inadmissible”. Read the full story, “Security Council calls for ‘immediate reversal’ of Turkish and Turkish Cypriots decision on Varosha”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
Protests outside Jovenel Moise’s funeral tarnish his farewell in Haiti
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The protests registered Friday during the funeral of President Jovenel Moise a short distance from the funeral site have tarnished the ceremony, held at the family residence, on a farm near Cap-Haitien, in the presence of about a thousand people. Moise's coffin, covered with the Haitian flag and permanently guarded […] The post Protests outside Jovenel Moise’s funeral tarnish his farewell in Haiti appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
New Peruvian Government is ready to take office on July 28th
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peru's new government is ready to take full office on July 28 after the official delivery of credentials to President-elect Pedro Castillo and vice-president Dina Boluarte, while the 130 new congressmen were sworn in at a private ceremony. The leftist Castillo, a 51-year-old rural teacher and trade unionist who defeated […] The post New Peruvian Government is ready to take office on July 28th appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Rick Dennison out as Vikings offensive line coach after refusing COVID vaccine
New York Post – by Evan Orris The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have parted ways after the coach refused to get a... The post Rick Dennison out as Vikings offensive line coach after refusing COVID vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Military Urging Officers To Get Their Houses In Order
roypotterqa July 23, 2021 The post Military Urging Officers To Get Their Houses In Order appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Earthshine and Moonshine: Big Difference
Originally posted on Science Matters: A previous post elaborated a rigorous equation from Christos Vournas for calculating surface temperatures of planets or moons, for comparison with NASA satellite measurements of such bodies in our solar system. That post is How to Calculate Planetary Temperatures. The image above presents the huge disparity in day and night… read more
CONTRARY BRIN1 hour ago
What's really up with UAPs / UFOs?
Okay so what’s up with the whole UAP/UFO thing? While the most recent wave of reports and commentaries appears to have ebbed - for now - I’ve mostly held back in order to distill… not *answers,* but badly-needed *questions.* Indeed, I've explored notions of the "alien" all my life, in both fiction and science. I helped write the "SETI Protocols" and have been deeply involved in debates over METI or "messaging" extraterrestrials*… and my novel Existence** takes on the most likely kind of visitors to our solar system: long-lived observation probes, robots which might even now 'lurk... read more
Increased jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso spark record-breaking displacement: UNHCR
Rising violent attacks by jihadist groups in Burkina Faso are forcing record-breaking numbers of people to flee both inside the country and across international borders, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reported on Friday. Read the full story, “Increased jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso spark record-breaking displacement: UNHCR”, on globalissues.org → read more
New ECOSOC President aims to maximize ‘reach, relevance and impact’
The role of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in promoting development has become “even more critical” as a way of guiding and informing the COVID-19 pandemic response worldwide, Collen Vixen Kelapile said on Friday, speaking for the first time as the UN body’s president. Read the full story, “New ECOSOC President aims to maximize ‘reach, relevance and impact’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Lebanon: Public water system on the verge of collapse, UNICEF warns
The public water system in Lebanon is “on life support” and could collapse at any moment, putting 71 per cent of the population, or more than four million people, at immediate risk of losing access to safe supply, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, warned on Friday. Read the full story, “Lebanon: Public water system on the verge of collapse, UNICEF warns”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Brazil has 1,324 Covid deaths and 108,732 new cases (July 23)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil reported 1,324 Covid deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of deaths from the disease in the country to 548,340, the Health Ministry said. It also reported 108,732 new coronavirus cases, the second-highest daily total since the pandemic began, surpassed only by the 115,228 infections on June 23. Friday's […] The post Brazil has 1,324 Covid deaths and 108,732 new cases (July 23) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Due to vaccine shortage, Rio de Janeiro suspends application of first dose of vaccine against Covid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city says it has already deployed all of the first dose vaccines in its inventory. The second dose will continue to be applied. The City of Rio de Janeiro announced Friday (23) that it would temporarily suspend the vaccination campaign against Covid due to a lack of doses. According […] The post Due to vaccine shortage, Rio de Janeiro suspends application of first dose of vaccine against Covid appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Medical Kidnap5 hours ago
Panic Hits UK as Supermarket Shelves Go Bare
Britain's supermarkets are struggling to ensure adequate food supply after reports of panic hoarding due to what the British press calls "ping-demic" - a reference to being "pinged" by the NHS test-and-trace system. We noted on Monday that ping-demic was likely to "lead to food shortages," and that is precisely what is happening today. The Independent reports UK's largest supermarkets are experiencing shortages after the number of people getting "pinged" on the NHS Test and triggered mass confusion. The NHS app sent a half-million alerts last week, notifying users they have to ... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Brazil could have the most intense cold snap of the century, with perceived temperatures of -25ºC
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An intense cold air mass may cause the lowest temperature of the century in Brazil. In the most extreme places of the southern region, the thermal sensation may reach -25ºC, with a high probability of snow, according to MetSul Meteorologia. The studies published by the meteorological society are still preliminary […] The post Brazil could have the most intense cold snap of the century, with perceived temperatures of -25ºC appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Canadian Universities: Idea-free zones
Wilfrid Laurier professor William McNally has published a comprehensive article in the National Post: It’s a classic catch-22: the issue we wanted investigated was deemed outside the scope of the only body able to provide a remedy. As Pardy said, a right without remedy is useless. The government’s policy is useless. The “woke” crowd controlling… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Colombia authorizes export of dried cannabis flower for medicinal purposes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian President Iván Duque signed this Friday a decree authorizing the export of dried cannabis flowers for medicinal purposes to provide more incentives to the pharmaceutical industry in the country and guarantee access to medicines derived from the plant. The decree also seeks to encourage the market for cannabis, the […] The post Colombia authorizes export of dried cannabis flower for medicinal purposes appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Panic Hits UK as Supermarket Shelves Go Bare
Britain's supermarkets are struggling to ensure adequate food supply after reports of panic hoarding due to what the British press calls "ping-demic" - a reference to being "pinged" by the NHS test-and-trace system. We noted on Monday that ping-demic was likely to "lead to food shortages," and that is precisely what is happening today. The Independent reports UK's largest supermarkets are experiencing shortages after the number of people getting "pinged" on the NHS Test and triggered mass confusion. The NHS app sent a half-million alerts last week, notifying users they have to ... read more
balance105 hours ago
World military games at Wuhan; connecting many dots
7-23-21 A fully formed sample of COVID-19 was ready for testing in early 2019, while a parallel vaccine program was underway. Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology were chosen to participate in non-human primate (monkeys) transmission testing, simulated coronavirus release and response exercises such as at Wuhan’s Tianhe airport in September 2019 and an actual test release of COVID-19 at the 2019 Military World Games from October 18–27, 2019. The release of COVID-19 at the Military World Games was also a test of the longer term effects of that type of bioweapon becaus... read more
Pension Pulse5 hours ago
Stocks Snap Back
Tanya Macheel and Hannah Miao of CNBC report the Dow jumps more than 200 points to close above 35,000 for the first time ever: U.S. equities rose Friday with the the major averages hitting new records as they overcame concerns about economic growth from earlier in the week. The Dow closed above 35,000 for the first time ever, bringing its gain for 2021 to more than 14%. The blue chip average rose 238.20 points, or 0.68%, to 35,061.55, gaining for a fourth straight day. It made the 1,000-point trek rather quickly, having closed above 34,000 for the first time ever back in mid-April... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Ecuador adds 936 cases of Covid-19 and accumulates 480,720 during the pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador added this Friday 936 new cases of covid-19, which accumulated 480,720 infections during the pandemic, whose registration began on February 29 last year, informed the Ministry of Public Health. As for the number of deaths, the official report indicated that so far, the country has accumulated 21,446 confirmed deaths […] The post Ecuador adds 936 cases of Covid-19 and accumulates 480,720 during the pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"In the lower left corner, surrounded by blue spiral arms, is spiral galaxy M81. In the upper right corner, marked by red gas and dust clouds, is irregular galaxy M82. This stunning vista shows these two mammoth galaxies locked in gravitational combat, as they have been for the past billion years. The gravity from each galaxy dramatically affects the other during each hundred million-year pass. Last go-round, M82's gravity likely raised density waves rippling around M81, resulting in the richness of M81's spiral arms. But M81 left M82 with violent star forming regions and collidin... read more
"The Cloak Of The Past..."
“The cloak of the past is cut from patches of feeling, and sewn with rebus threads. Most of the time, the best we can do is wrap it around ourselves for comfort or drag it behind us as we struggle to go on. But everything has its cause and its meaning. Every life, every love, every action and feeling and thought has its reason and significance: its beginning, and the part it plays in the end. Sometimes, we do see. Sometimes, we see the past so clearly, and read the legend of its parts with such acuity, that every stitch of time reveals its purpose, and a kind of message is enfolded ... read more
Among Fully Vaccinated, Breakthrough Covid-19 Infections Are More Common Than Previously Thought: Does It Matter?
*The ever spinning media is trying to manage this vaccine fail, as expected, with a push for the masking of humanity. Don't buy into it. Unless you're INSANE. TOTALLY AND UTTERLY INSANE*. *What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. * *Here's the reality: * *You've been played for a fool. Someone, or a bunch of someones, have thought you so stupid they played you. And you let it happen. You've played the fool. (this tough love is directed to the gullible dupes)* *It's been repeatedly stated and demonstrated that the... read more
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing”
*Full screen recommended.* Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing” read more
Gangsters Out Blog44 minutes ago
BC Trio charged in Regina drug ring
620ckrm is reporting that "Three BC men are facing charges after a drug bust in the Regina. On Wednesday, the Regina Police Drug Unit executed four search warrants, two on vehicles, and two on residences on the 2100 block of Heseltine Road and the 100 block of Froom Crescent. During the searches, officers seized 450 grams of cocaine, 225 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl mixture, 250 grams of cutting agent, a loaded firearm and ammunition, $40,000 in cash, as well as multiple cell phones, digital scales and other evidence to support drug trafficking." "As a result, 21-year-old... read more
BREAKING NEWS: Get The Skinny on the Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles in the VaxZines--and other Kill Shot NewZ
*Graphene Oxide Nanoparticle Injection Vials * Good afternoon folks. I have some very illuminating information for readers today. First, let's catch up on the statistics re damage done to humanity via injections from the primarily *graphene oxide nanoparticle* [98%] mRNA injections: Reports of Injuries, Deaths After COVID Vaccines Near 500,000 + CHD Files 10th Gardasil Vaccine Lawsuit (salsalabs.org) *VAERS data released today by the CDC showed a total of 491,218 reports of adverse events from all age groups following COVID vaccines, including 11,405 deaths and 48,385 serious in... read more
Syria Showed that Russia’s T-90 Tanks Can Be Killed
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russian Tanks, Middle East* When Moscow intervened in Syria in 2015 on behalf the beleaguered regime of Bashar al-Assad, it also transferred around thirty T-90As to the Syrian Arab Army. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Of course, a small number of T-90s was not going to have a great impact on a sprawling civil war that had been raging for years. However, Janovský still see lessons to be drawn from the situation. “The regime was also lucky that rebels never got any modern ATGM that has top attack mode—which would reliable kill T-90.” Examples such of top-a... read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Did Richard Nixon order Nuclear Strike On North Korea While Drunk?
Even without Twitter, presidents can tangle foreign relations on a whim. read more
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
*~ NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED ~* Brought To You By *BluesJunky* - Middle Finger Symphony Chair of Music read more
How the Air Force's 30-Year-Old B-2 Stealth Bomber Looks on the Inside
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, United States* Despite flying more than 40-hour missions, pilots have no bed and no refrigerator, just two seats in a small cockpit and a small area behind them about the same width as the seat. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *So how much longer will the B-2 fly? It is slated to fly alongside the emerging new B-21 Raider stealth bomber as it starts arriving in the mid 2020s, and ultimately retire. However, given its current trajectory and combat effectiveness, it seems entirely reasonable to speculate 2040? Perhaps 2050? We’ll see, the Air Force ... read more
5 Best Planes to Ever Fly from Aircraft Carriers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Aircraft Carriers, * Designing an airplane that can fly at high speeds lugging heavy weapons loads, and yet still takeoff and land on a short flight deck a few hundred meters long has always posed a formidable engineering challenge. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite its flaws, the Phantom proved you could combine speed, heavy payload, advanced sensors, and (eventually) decent agility in one large airplane, a principle which informs modern fourth-generation jets such as currently-serving FA-18E/F Super Hornet. Designing an airplane that can fly at hig... read more
How A Chinese Submarine Crew Died a Savage Death: No More Air
*Sebastien Roblin* *Submarine, Asia* On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Only high standards of maintenance, manufacturing and crew training can avert lethal peacetime disasters—standards which are difficult for many nations to afford, but which the PLA Navy likely aspires to it as it continues to expand and professionalize its forces at an extraordinary rate. On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a pe... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Guatemalan beekeeping survives despite climate crisis and threats
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Beekeepers in Guatemala seek to maintain an environmentally friendly business in the Central American nation despite existing threats, such as the climate crisis or the recent poisoning of a million bees on a farm in the central region of the country. Added to these factors is the covid-19 pandemic, which, […] The post Guatemalan beekeeping survives despite climate crisis and threats appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Mexico City goes to high risk alert due to increase of infections in young people
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico City is in epidemiological traffic light orange (high risk) due to the increase in recent weeks in cases of infection of young people with covid-19. However, there will be no new restriction measures, informed this Friday the Government of the capital. The absence of new measures is due -as […] The post Mexico City goes to high risk alert due to increase of infections in young people appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
COVID Madness – Australian Woman Fined For Using Drone to Go Shopping While in Government Forced Hotel Quarantine
Comrades when the COVID Compliance Ministry down-under says you must quarantine yourself, they really mean it. Australians are not even allowed to operate machinery that might travel on their behalf. Apparently the Rona can infect electronic devices, even drones mid-flight, and present a risk for spreading the virus. Australians are “locked-down”, even in their lock-down. […] The post COVID Madness – Australian Woman Fined For Using Drone to Go Shopping While in Government Forced Hotel Quarantine appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
This is What Happens to Your Body When You Take 9 Deep Breaths Before Eating
The following article is an excerpt from another titled ‘The Body Cleansing Diet’ by Dr. Edward Group of the Global Healing Center, a holistic clinic and online store dedicated to healing the world naturally. By Dr. Edward Group One of the main reasons people have such a hard time losing weight and why we live in an obese society is that people are not eating their meals in a parasympathetic state. I have reviewed practically every diet book or plan ever written and not one person has ever mentioned how important this is or even linked this to a cause of weight gain. Sympathetic S... read more

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